Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Want to lead technically while staying hands-on?

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of a key product area, helping shape the architecture and technical direction while continuing to build and ship complex software.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the technical direction and architecture of a core product area
• Designing and building mission-critical software
• Mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards
• Influencing product and technical decisions
• Staying hands-on with development and code reviews
• Building secure, reliable and scalable systems

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience with C++, Java, Rust, Python and/or TypeScript
• Experience building complex production software
• Strong architecture and system design skills
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers
• Interest in modern AI development tools
• Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, embedded systems, ML or security experience is a bonus

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + equity
• 7% pension
• Private healthcare
• Free daily meals
• Significant technical ownership
• A leadership role where you can remain genuinely hands-on

You’ll need the right to work in the UK and be eligible for UK SC clearance.

• Strong experience with C++, Java, Rust, Python and/or TypeScript
• Experience building complex production software
• Strong architecture and system design skills
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers
• Interest in modern AI development tools
• Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, embedded systems, ML or security experience is a bonus

• Competitive salary + equity
• 7% pension
• Private healthcare
• Free daily meals
• Significant technical ownership
• A leadership role where you can remain genuinely hands-on

You’ll need the right to work in the UK and be eligible for UK SC clearance.