Lead Software Engineer (Tech Lead)

Responsibilities

• Own responsibility of lifecycle development of features and maintenance of a greenfield codebase.
  • Develop the high-priority AI components of the solution by personally producing documented, testable, quality code. Implement their foundational technology with your contributions.
  • Take ownership of overall codebase, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and efficient systems and integrations. This includes overseeing version control, managing code merges, and ensuring smooth deployment processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Work closely with Develop for Good’s leaders to ensure the development process is aligned with user needs, program goals, and product vision.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure seamless integration of the platform with other Develop for Good systems.
• Manage and mentor a team of technical contributors.
  • Once the core architecture is in place, lead the onboarding of additional contributors and junior team members to expand the solution with new features and enhancements.
  • Develop timelines and set priorities to ensure timely delivery of features.
    Troubleshoot issues and provide technical guidance to resolve roadblocks as they arise.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership, including writing code and solving complex problems.
• Support technical education in core programs
  • Engage with students as needed for project-specific technical challenges.
    Research, suggest, and implement new educational tools and resources for students to apply to their projects (i.e. emerging AI tools for website development).
  • Execute such other duties as designated by the Executive Director.

Skillset

• A postsecondary degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Solid ML fundamentals and deep interest in the latest generation of generative AI and related technologies.
• Extensive experience managing large and complex codebases, including implementing and maintaining coding standards and best practices.
• Strong proficiency in full stack web app development.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects and teams, including mentoring junior developers and managing technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be solution-oriented and proactive.
• Is highly responsive, reliable, and positive while operating under tight deadlines and uncertainty in a small, early-stage team.