Lead Backend Engineer: Routing & Optimisation

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in London is seeking a Lead Engineer to own the planning pipeline for supply-demand matching, parcel distribution, and routing optimisation. You will lead a high-impact squad, shape technical direction, and drive scalable, production-grade systems while mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards.

You will collaborate with data scientists, product, and operations to deliver real-world improvements to the city’s delivery network.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning pipeline for supply-demand matching, parcel distribution, and routing optimisation.
• Lead a high-impact squad and shape technical direction.
• Drive scalable, production-grade systems for city delivery networks.
• Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards across the team.
• Collaborate with data scientists, product, and operations to deliver real-world improvements.

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Lead Engineer to own the planning pipeline for supply-demand matching, parcel distribution, and routing optimisation in London. You'll lead a high-impact squad, shape technical direction, and drive scalable, production-grade systems. You'll work with data scientists, product, and operations, mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards while delivering real-world improvements to the city's delivery network.