Engineering Tech Lead (Boston, MA)

Rippling; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 132,200 - 187,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid parental leave

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Unlimited time off

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Tech Lead in Boston or New York. The role demands 5+ years in full stack or backend development, mastery of NodeJS and AWS, and interest in making a leadership impact. You will design systems, develop APIs, and work in a progressive hybrid environment. This position offers competitive compensation between $132,200 and $187,550, along with equity, unlimited time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a full stack or backend development role.
• Interest in management; previous experience not required.
• Mastery of modern JS frameworks like NodeJS and Nest.

Responsibilities

• Design systems and APIs for HqO software.
• Develop, maintain, and create testing strategies for APIs.
• Troubleshoot bugs and collaborate with the team on resolutions.

Skills

NodeJS

AWS

Kubernetes

React

Relational databases

Education

BS in Computer Science or related area

Tools

Terraform

Nest

Job description

HqO is connecting real estate to the people with an asset agnostic, cross-property suite of powerful applications and services that foster best-in‑class, dynamic end‑user experiences. HqO’s REX (Real Estate Experience) Platform assesses the health and performance of a person’s experience within a physical space while providing the necessary tools for operators to manage and optimize it, all from one central location.

HqO has been trusted to power 400 million+ square feet across 1800+ properties in 32 countries, and we’re backed by some of the world’s most prominent VC and real estate companies as we continue to grow rapidly across the world.

We’re driven by our core values of LET’S GO (Learning, Excellence, Truth, Service, Goodness, Ownership) which define our culture and push us to do our best work every day. If you want to join a fast‑growing, highly collaborative, and supportive team that is at the forefront of real estate transformation, we’re the company for you.

About the role

We’re hiring a Tech Lead to join our Boston or New York based engineering team. This position will report into Kevin McCarthy, and enjoy a collaborative hybrid work model, with a minimum of four days per week (Monday - Thursday) in our Boston office.

We’re a fast-moving, early‑stage company with an entrepreneurial spirit, where your work will have a direct and immediate impact on the future of our business.

Our Engineering team builds the digital experiences that elevate physical office space. These products serve both consumers and enterprises, each playing a critical role in our value proposition. At the same time, we’re developing a global platform to integrate thousands of service providers and meet the needs of a rapidly emerging market. Achieving this vision requires exceptional execution and creative problem‑solving.

While this is primarily an individual contributor software engineering role, there may be an opportunity for the right candidate to also take on light leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring a small team of engineers. If you bring strong technical skills and are excited by the possibility of growing into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• You will work to design systems and API’s that power HqO software that people love to use every day.
• You will be responsible for defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure.
• You will write code that meets high quality standards and delivers desired functionality with a focus on application performance.
• You will develop, maintain, create testing strategies, and participate in design discussions for our API’s written primarily in NodeJS and hosted in AWS.
• You will work with product management to translate requirements and vision into a prioritized list of user stories and deliver to required timelines and quality standards.
• You will troubleshoot bugs and other issues and work with the right team to resolve them on a quick timeline.
• You will learn new tech! In addition to AWS, Terraform, k8s, NodeJS, etc. You will have the option to grow full stack (learning React) or full cycle (mastering kubernetes and terraform) or both as a member of a full stack team.
• Opportunity to provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to a small team of engineers fostering growth and collaboration.

What you bring

• BS in Computer Science or related area of study.
• You have 5+ years of relevant work experience in a full stack or backend development role, preferably with a SaaS company creating web services at scale.
• Interest in managing a small team of engineers. (Previous management experience not required)
• Mastery of modern JS frameworks like NodeJS and Nest, including deep understanding of architectural principles, specific tools of the trade, and their strengths and weaknesses.
• Expertise in relational databases and managing schema migrations.
• Embody a player‑coach mindset.
• Significant experience with AWS and or relevant cloud technologies.
• Experience in client side JS frameworks like React, Redux.
• You are a strong collaborator who is transparent about progress on tasks, seeks feedback early and often, works effectively with the team to deliver on engineering estimates.
• You have a natural curiosity about how things work.

Range

$132,200 - $187,550

Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to cash compensation, HqO employees are eligible for equity and comprehensive benefits.

Perks & Benefits at HqO

At HqO, we believe great work starts with great people, and supporting them inside and outside the office. Our benefits are designed to help you stay healthy, grow your career, and enjoy life along the way. We offer:

• Fully paid parental leave (12 weeks), in addition to state and federal leave standards.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits for qualified travel expenses.
• Access to professional development tools, like free membership to LinkedIn Learning (thousands of expert‑led courses).
• In‑Office First Culture: Employees are in‑office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Unlimited time off to recharge.

How to apply

For consideration, please submit your resume. We appreciate your interest in HqO and will be back in touch if it seems like your background and experience is a good fit!