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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** The Local Europe AB
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Databases, Design of User Interfaces, Machine Learning, Ruby, Technical Debt, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lead-software-engineer-local-roots-farms-9333058

## About the Role

* Extensive experience in multiple back end languages such as Java and Ruby
 * Extensive experience in multiple front-end languages and technologies
 * Confidence making technical decisions as an intelligent business person, minimizing engineering costs and technical debt while optimizing performance for a scaling business
 * Significant experience designing and implementing various database architectures
 * Confidence managing and leading projects from start to finish with little guidance
 * Enthusiasm to problem solve, innovate, hack, and build

Bonus Skills - Bonus points if any of these also describe you:

 * 5+ years professional experience
 * Familiarity with control systems and process automation
 * Experience in front end development for hardware related applications
 * Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer vision
 * Experience with user interfaces, networking, agriculture, and food processing, If this describes you and you are interested working with a brilliant team of designers, passionate foodies, and technology junkies, apply today!



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