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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** STEALTH, LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Google Cloud
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/senior-lead-software-engineer-509977279

## About the Role

* Minimum 6+ years of extensive software engineering experience, with significant experience (typically 3+ years) in technical leadership roles overseeing projects or teams.
 * Deep expertise in software architecture, system design, and multiple programming paradigms.
 * Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams to deliver exceptional results on complex projects.
 * Experience designing and building large-scale, distributed systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
 * Strong understanding of the technical considerations for integrating and deploying machine learning models into production systems and building scalable AI infrastructure.
 * Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical strategy to various stakeholders.

## Description

About the Role: As a Senior Lead Software Engineer, you will take on a pivotal role in leading multiple or complex software development projects, often with significant AI components or dependencies. You will provide high-level technical direction, mentor other leads and senior engineers, and ensure the successful delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions that leverage or support AI technologies. This position demands strong technical acumen, extensive leadership experience, and the ability to drive technical initiatives across teams., * Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex software projects, potentially spanning multiple teams, with a focus on architectural design and technical strategy, especially for AI-related initiatives.

 * Architect and design scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems and services that integrate with or provide infrastructure for AI models and workflows.
 * Mentor and develop technical leads and senior engineers within the team(s), raising the overall technical bar.
 * Drive technical innovation and ensure adherence to engineering best practices and architectural standards across projects.
 * Collaborate with engineering leadership, product management, and AI/ML teams to define technical roadmaps and priorities.
 * Troubleshoot and provide guidance on resolving complex technical challenges and production issues.
 * Contribute to the improvement of engineering processes and methodologies.
 * Lead technical discussions and present solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.