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Engineering Lead

Senior individual contributor lead shaping architecture, owning codebase sections, mentoring peers, and driving velocity in a fast-scaling AI SaaS startup. Requires deep systems expertise, full-stack JS experience, and startup hustle.

225k – 300kSan Francisco, CAEngineering ManagementOnsite

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Take over major parts of the codebase and help maintain technical velocity as the company scales.
  • Work closely with founders as a high-trust reviewer.
  • Raise the bar for engineering quality and speed.
  • Shape architectural decisions and mentor teammates (without people management).

Requirements

Technical

  • Hands-on experience building features and leading projects from scratch.
  • Deep understanding of systems and infrastructure.
  • Experience with JS frameworks and full-stack web apps.
  • Experience in fast-paced startup environments.

Non-Technical

  • Ability to learn quickly and get things done.
  • Demonstrated excellence in education, work, projects, or similar.
  • Strong communication skills and enjoyment of in-person work.

Nice to Haves

  • Were or want to be a founder.
  • Experience with large-scale data pipelines or search clusters.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Medical, dental, vision.
  • Lunch stipend.
  • Office in downtown San Francisco.

Skills

JavaScriptFull-Stack Web AppsSystemsInfrastructureJs Frameworks

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