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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Eloquent AI - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Programming Tools, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Performance Tuning, TypeScript, WebSocket, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Build Management, Graphql, Virtual Agents, Stream Processing - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lead-software-engineer-eloquent-ai-8142716 ## About the Role * 8+ years of hands-on experience building full-stack production applications. * Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers. * Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and Node.js. * Backend experience using Python. * Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and scalable architectures. * Understanding of AI-powered applications (LLMs, chat interfaces, agentic workflows). * Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment. * Strong collaboration skills across engineering, product, and AI teams. Bonus Points If… * You have experience building AI-powered applications with LLM integrations. * You've worked in high-performance startups or enterprise AI environments. * You have a sharp eye for UI/UX design and have built intuitive, AI-driven interfaces. * You have experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time data streaming. * You've contributed to open-source projects or have built developer tools for AI. ## Description As a Lead Engineer at Eloquent AI, you will lead the development of AI-powered full-stack applications while overseeing and mentoring other engineers. You'll remain hands-on across the stack, but also take ownership of technical direction, code quality, and delivery standards. You'll work closely with engineers, AI researchers, and product teams to ensure scalable, reliable systems that power real-time AI-driven workflows. This role requires strong engineering fundamentals, leadership capability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, AI-first environment. You will: * Design and build full-stack applications that power AI-driven workflows for enterprise users. * Oversee and review the work of other engineers, ensuring high-quality, production-ready code. * Provide technical guidance, architectural direction, and hands-on support where needed. * Develop high-performance front-end interfaces for AI agent control, monitoring, and visualisation. * Build scalable backend services that support real-time AI interactions, knowledge retrieval, and automation. * Work closely with AI researchers and ML engineers to integrate LLMs, RAG, and automation into production-ready systems. * Establish engineering best practices across testing, deployment, and performance optimisation. * Continuously iterate and refine AI-driven products, balancing speed with robustness. ## Related Videos - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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