Engineering Technical Lead New York, New York, United States

Flywheel Digital LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Lead to drive technical innovation within their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will mentor engineers, provide hands-on leadership, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable AI solutions. Your expertise in Python, FastAPI, and ReactJS will be instrumental in enhancing the core platform that empowers advertising creatives. Join a company that values growth, inclusivity, and a supportive culture, where your contributions will make a real impact on the future of digital commerce.

Benefits

Flexible vacation time

Learning and development opportunities

Parental leave and benefits

Volunteering opportunities

Office hubs for collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with leadership or mentorship.
• Strong experience in Python, FastAPI, ReactJS, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team focused on AI solutions.
• Collaborate to develop scalable and extensible solutions.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

ReactJS

Docker

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.

As an Engineering Lead, you will play a key role in driving technical execution and innovation within our Engineering team. You will work closely with Engineering Leadership to build scalable, high-performing systems while mentoring engineers and fostering a collaborative development culture.

In this role, you will support a core platform and provide AI tools to advertising creatives across the company. The platform allows agency users to quickly and seamlessly create AI content that is used by their clients. As an Engineering Lead, you will be leading the development efforts of a small team of engineers, utilizing Python and ReactJS / Typescript to bring a great experience to our users.

What you'll do:

• Provide technical guidance and hands-on leadership to a team of engineers focused on AI solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to develop scalable, maintainable, and extensible solutions.
• Actively contribute to system architecture, design discussions, and code reviews to ensure engineering excellence.
• Define development plans, implement best practices, and continuously improve team processes.
• Help mentor and support engineers at various career stages, fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Get your hands into the codebase, building features and debugging issues with the rest of the team.

Who you are:

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with 1-2 years of leadership or mentorship experience.
• Strong experience working with Python, FastAPI, ReactJS, and Docker.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including systems architecture, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and containerization.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Passionate about solving complex technical challenges and improving development workflows.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Deep experience working in an agile environment (Scrum is a plus).

Flywheel Commerce Network is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 USD

Working at Flywheel

We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun and engaging culture.

• We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week.
• Flexible vacation time.
• Great learning and development opportunities.
• Benefits that help you live your best life.
• Parental leave and benefits.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• If you’re looking to connect with teammates on a topic of inclusion and identity, chances are there’s an ERG for that.

Every role starts the same, an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team. We will be looking for company and values-fit as well as your professional experience; there may be some technical role-specific questions during this call.

Every role is different after the initial call, but you can expect to meet several people from the team 1:1 and there might be further skill assessments in the form of a Take Home Assignment/Case Study Presentation or Pair Programming/Live Coding exercise depending on the role.

Inclusive Workforce

Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the application and interview process, please let us know at [e-mail] so that we can support you.