Establish the technical vision and architectural direction for a project
Lead design and code reviews, setting a high bar for quality and consistency
Remain hands-on, writing code for the most critical or complex parts of the project
Make sound technical decisions and clearly articulate the trade-offs involved
Champion the adoption of AI-empowered development tools and ensure the project team leverages them effectively
Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their fit for the project
Own the technical delivery of the project end to end, accountable for the outcome
Break down complex problems into clear, actionable plans the team can execute
Manage the project's technical roadmap and track progress against the plan
Proactively identify, surface, and resolve project risks and blockers
Ensure the project consistently meets its commitments on quality and timeline
Optimize the team's workflow through strategic use of AI and automation tools
Provide technical mentorship and guidance, accelerating the growth of engineers on the project
Pair with engineers to solve difficult problems and elevate their capabilities
Build consensus around technical decisions through facilitation, not authority
Set an example of engineering craft that raises the standard for the whole team
Foster a culture of psychological safety, technical rigor, and continuous improvement
Guide engineers in developing AI literacy and effective use of AI tools
Act as the primary technical point of contact for the project, interfacing with the
Engineering Manager and Product
Articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Communicate project status, risks, and trade-offs openly to leadership and stakeholders
Facilitate productive design discussions that lead to clear decisions and actions
Write clear, concise technical design documents that anchor the project
Collaborate with Product to translate requirements into a coherent technical vision
Ensure the team understands the "why" behind their work and its business value
Propose alternative technical solutions that better meet customer needs or improve user experience
Balance feature delivery, technical debt reduction, and innovation within the project
Identify opportunities where AI can accelerate delivery or improve product quality
6+ years of
software engineering experience with a strong technical foundation
Proven track record of leading complex, multi-sprint technical projects to successful delivery, typically as a Senior Engineer or Tech Lead
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and accelerate their technical growth
Experience designing and implementing robust, scalable solutions for team-sized projects
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and business contexts
Experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe or Scrum) and modern software delivery practices
Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and their impact on engineering productivity
Ability to make sound technical decisions in the face of ambiguity, with incomplete information
Aspiration to grow into Engineering Manager on the leadership track, or Staff Engineer on the technical track