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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** C3 AI
- **Location:** Redwood City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $219,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Backend, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Material UI, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b2ca5993-33e2-4e2c-97b1-6ac3e887d347

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related fields, MS preferred.
 * 8+ years of professional software development experience with JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages
 * Proven track record of design and development of full stack web solutions for complex problems.
 * Strong hands-on experience and understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and web application development.
 * Experience working JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.
 * Real passion for developing team-oriented solutions to complex engineering problems.
 * Thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and value end-to-end ownership of projects.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate multi-functionally and improve scalability.
 * Interest in committing to a fun, friendly, expansive, and intellectually stimulating environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Advanced degree in engineering, sciences, or related field.
 * Experience with Git or other version control software.
 * Knowledge of Agile development methodology.
 * Knowledge of distributed systems, test-driven development, SQL and NoSQL databases, and performance optimization tools.
 * Experience in leading engineering teams and projects.
 * Experience in building scalable web applications.

## Description

* Work across teams to architect robust software engineering solutions and frameworks with cross product impact.
 * Design, build, and deliver high quality, modular solutions at a robust pace.
 * Implement and enhance engineering best practices company wide.
 * Build and improve visual tools for application development and data science that would enable users to build end-to-end AI applications quickly.
 * Collaborate closely with Product Management, User Interaction Designers, Front-End and Back-End Engineers.
 * Lead cross-team technical design discussions on application architecture, UI components, UX, back-end and third-party integration, and testing.
 * Rapidly fix bugs, solve problems, and proactively strive to improve our products and technologies.
 * Manage individual project deliverables and mentor junior team members on industry coding standards and design techniques.
 * Help build a team and cultivate innovation.


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