Senior Software Engineer - Python/TypeScript (5-16 yrs)

Senior Software Engineer (Pod Lead)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead a small pod (2-5 software engineers) within our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for not only delivering high-quality code but also mentoring and guiding software engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices, and driving team efficiency.

Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

- Lead the technical implementation of complex code solutions.

- Conduct in-depth code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.

- Guide and mentor engineers in the team on technical challenges, coding best practices.

- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.

- A high sense of ownership and responsibility for the team's output and quality.

Project Execution :

- Deliver high-quality code that is maintainable, scalable, and performant.

- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment.

- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of projects within budget and scope.

- Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges.

Team Management :

- Monitor and track team progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions.

- Ensure accurate time tracking and reporting by team members.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Quality Assurance :

- Implement and maintain robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

- Conduct thorough code reviews to identify and prevent defects early in the process.

Qualifications :

- 5+ years of professional software development experience.

- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.

- Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C, C++, Rust, Go).

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Passion for learning new technologies and staying current with industry trends.

Bonus Points :

- Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers.

- Contributions to open-source projects.

- Strong presence on GitHub or StackOverflow.

What We Offer :

- Opportunity to play a key role in advancing AGI through high-quality data labeling.

- A collaborative and innovative environment focused on cutting-edge data annotation work.

- A dynamic work culture with opportunities for growth and leadership.

- Competitive compensation package.