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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Sony Music Entertainment - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Big Data, Code Review, Databases, Query Languages, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, MySQL, Neo4j, OAuth, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Snowflake, Technical Debt, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Data Pipelines, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pfe0lgeqby ## About the Role Seeking 10+ years of software engineering experience in the following areas: * Experience implementing distributed systems * Strong experience with Python and JavaScript * Experience building frontend applications using TypeScript and React * Experience with various database technologies and query languages (we use Snowflake, MySQL, Neo4j, Kafka, OpenSearch, and more) * Experience designing microservices and APIs using REST, HTTP, and OAuth * Comfortable with AWS cloud technologies * Experience using log analysis and monitoring tools to investigate production issues and improve reliability * Experience writing unit, integration, and automated tests * Experience working within Agile development teams * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence engineering and business stakeholders * Passion for solving complex technical problems and mentoring engineers The ideal candidate * Deep understanding of software architecture, domain modeling, and scalable system design * Experience designing data models and optimizing schemas for complex business domains * Experience working with large datasets and high-volume systems * Can mobilize engineering teams around a technical vision and lead execution across multiple initiatives * Establishes engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes that improve quality and delivery * Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to balance immediate business needs against long-term platform investments * Demonstrated experience leading complex technical initiatives without direct people management responsibility * Passionate about mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence * Interest in music, technology, and building systems that directly support artists and creators ## Description As a technical lead, you'll help shape the architecture, engineering standards, and long-term technical direction of one of our product spaces at global scale. 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