Jobs in Mountain View, CA

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to guide our product team in developing and deploying scalable, AI-enabled systems. You’ll take end-to-end ownership of major backend and data initiatives, mentor a team of engineers, and collaborate with Product, Research, Operation, Sales, and Information Security to maintain robust compliance.

What you'll bring

• 6+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years in a lead or tech-lead role
• Strong backend expertise: Java, C++, Scala, Python—plus cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS) and data frameworks (e.g., Spark)
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, microservices, and distributed systems
• Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Well-honed software engineering practices: version control, CI/CD, unit testing, code reviews
• Experience architecting and deploying production-grade systems and mentoring engineers
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proactive leadership: self-directed, resourceful, and comfortable steering projects in ambiguity
• Passion for learning, innovation, and advancing AI-driven products
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with security best practices (OWASP, secure coding, API security)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, EO 14117)