Engineering Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Lead

Full Time

Location : Preference given to NYC candidates who are open to some onsite presence, but open to Remote EST zone

Tech Stack : Typescript, React, Nodejs

Should have a real passion for AI and LLM

Our client, a fast-growing and well-funded B2B SaaS startup, is seeking an Engineering Lead to help drive the next phase of their platform’s evolution. This individual will partner closely with senior leadership to shape priorities, influence technical direction, and oversee the delivery of meaningful enhancements that directly impact customers.

In this role, you’ll balance technical leadership with hands-on engineering , guiding a team through complex initiatives while still contributing to the codebase yourself. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the platform is built to scale, highly reliable, and continually optimized for customer needs.

The right candidate will bring a strong mix of team leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for innovation , thriving in an environment where mentorship, collaboration, and building for long-term success are core to the mission.

Our client is open to remote work, but employees must work EST hours.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the VP of Engineering and CPO to identify, scope, and prioritize impactful platform initiatives

Oversee and support a team of 3–5 engineers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions

Actively contribute to the codebase alongside your team, driving projects forward with hands-on development

Foster professional growth by coaching, mentoring, and guiding engineers through training and performance feedback

Architect, implement, and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant systems that power mission-critical customer experiences

Requirements

• 5+ years experience of building business- and consumer-facing applications
• Expert-level knowledge of Typescript, specifically for React and Node.js.
• SaaS startup experience required
• Understands API design
• Deep understanding of data synchronization and orchestration with many third-party integrations
• You've built products or applications leveraging LLMs and AI
• Customer-facing experience (B2B & B2C)

Additional Qualifications