Lead Software Engineer

8th Light

. Lead software development engagements for a variety of clients across technologies and frameworks .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $126,279 - $184,068 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading software development engagements, with a strong focus on high-quality, maintainable software delivery and collaboration across the full ML lifecycle. Capable of mentoring teams, managing project roadmaps, and balancing technical and user needs effectively.

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Software Development LeadershipProduction-Quality CodingAI/ML IntegrationAutomated TestingMLOps

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Hard Skills

JavaC#/.NETPythonTypeScriptJavaScriptReactGoRubyScalaSQL

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMentoringCollaborationFeedback FacilitationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

GitMacOSLinuxCI/CDAI-Assisted Development ToolsDatabricksDevSecOpsDevOpsInfrastructure as Code

Industry Keywords

MLOpsData EngineeringScalabilitySecurityReliabilityPerformance Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptLinuxMacOSPythonReactRubyScalaSQLTypeScriptGo.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead software development engagements for a variety of clients across technologies and frameworks
Make immediate contributions and build trust with clients
Balance technology choices while delivering high-quality work within deadlines
Lead architecture and software design discussions
Collaborate across the full ML lifecycle, from data ingestion and preprocessing through model deployment, integration, and performance monitoring
Generate technical and non-technical solutions with team members and clients
Lead feedback conversations and retrospectives
Document outcomes and drive action items
Ensure teams maintain healthy, prioritized, estimated backlogs
Manage high-level project roadmaps for large engagements
Maintain relationships with client technical leaders
Provide regular client status updates, identify and evaluate risks, and present solutions
Identify, mitigate, and resolve blockers
Mentor colleagues, lead or design workshops, represent 8th Light in the tech community, and support hiring processes
Contribute to team health and 8th Light’s culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 7+ years of experience with long-term repeated success across a variety of projects
Experience leading high-stakes consulting engagements from discovery to production
Experience building high-quality, maintainable software collaboratively and incrementally
Production-quality coding experience with languages and frameworks including Java, C#/.NET, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Go, Ruby, Scala, R, and SQL
Experience leveraging AI-assistive development tools for scaffolding, refactoring, debugging, test generation, and documentation
Experience building or integrating AI/ML-powered features
Experience with automated testing
Experience debugging and refactoring pre-existing code
Experience collaborating with Git, MacOS/Linux, and CI/CD
Experience addressing scalability, security, reliability, and performance concerns
Experience leading cross-functional collaboration and making recommendations amid ambiguity
Experience mentoring and sharing knowledge
Experience balancing technical considerations with product and user needs
Strongly preferred: MLOps, LangChain, Data Engineering, Databricks, DevSecOps, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust L&D program with unlimited access to thousands of books, courses, and expert-led training on the O'Reilly learning platform
Annual financial stipend and time allotment for learning & development
Coworking support for the global team
Flexible PTO
12 weeks of new parent leave for eligible employees
Access to coworking spaces for team members outside hub cities
Remote-first work arrangement
In most cases, consulting engagements do not require travel