Location: Fully Remote (U.S.‑based)
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + performance‑based incentives
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer to drive the development of a next‑generation AI‑powered governance and data platform.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast‑moving environments, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and is excited by the opportunity to influence architecture, strategy, and engineering culture.

You will lead the design and implementation of backend systems, data pipelines, and AI/ML integrations while collaborating closely with product, data, and leadership teams. This is a hands‑on leadership role with significant autonomy and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of backend services, APIs, and data‑driven systems

• Architect and implement scalable data pipelines, integrations, and storage solutions

• Build and maintain high‑performance services using TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, and at least one of Python, Go, or Rust

• Collaborate with product and data teams to define technical requirements and deliver high‑quality solutions

• Integrate AI/ML models into production systems, ensuring reliability and performance

• Establish engineering best practices, code quality standards, and documentation processes

• Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence

• Participate in roadmap planning, architectural decisions, and long‑term platform strategy

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and SQL

• Experience with at least one of: Python, Go, or Rust

• Hands‑on experience building and maintaining data pipelines or distributed systems

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and integrating models into production environments

• Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and performance optimization

• Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑ownership environments

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Experience (Nice‑to‑Have)

• Experience with LLMs, vector databases, or retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG)

• Background in fintech, governance systems, or data‑heavy platforms

• Familiarity with cloud‑native infrastructure and DevOps practices

• Experience leading small engineering teams or mentoring developers

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate autonomously

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapidly evolving requirements

• Collaborative, transparent, and proactive communicator

• Ability to balance speed with technical rigor

• Curiosity and willingness to explore new technologies and approaches

Why This Role Stands Out

• High‑impact engineering leadership role

• Opportunity to shape architecture and technical direction

• Work with cutting‑edge AI/ML technologies

• Fully remote flexibility

• Mission‑driven environment with complex, meaningful challenges