Lead Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bodega Bay (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech nonprofit startup is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee the development of an AI-driven learning platform for college students. This role involves managing the codebase, mentoring team members, and collaborating with various departments to align development with project goals. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible work hours and a remote-first culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible PTO and sick leave

Paid parental leave

In-person team retreats

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing large codebases and implementing best practices.
• Strong full-stack web development skills with scalable backend experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the development lifecycle and maintenance of the codebase.
• Manage and mentor technical team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and design teams.

Skills

Full-stack web development

Leadership

Communication

Machine Learning

Education

Postsecondary degree in CS

Job description

Job Description

Who we are

Develop for Good is a tech nonprofit startup supporting diverse college students in building software for nonprofits under industry mentorship. Since 2020, with over 200,000 volunteer hours, we've supported 3,100+ volunteers across 230 projects for clients including UNICEF, WHO, and the Smithsonian. 83% of our students are underrepresented in tech. Spun out of Stanford University and funded by organizations like the a16z Cultural Leadership Fund and Fidelity Charitable, we aim to accelerate the careers of future diverse tech leaders through real-world experience.

General function

We are developing a web platform leveraging AI to suggest resources, guide students, and curate curricula for project-based learning. We seek a Lead Software Engineer (Tech Lead) to oversee the development of this AI-driven learning experience for college students working on nonprofit projects.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Own the development lifecycle and maintenance of the codebase.
   • Develop key AI components, producing documented, testable, quality code.
   • Manage overall codebase for scalability, maintainability, and efficiency, including version control and deployment.
2. Manage and mentor technical team members.
   • Lead onboarding, develop timelines, set priorities, troubleshoot, and provide technical guidance.
3. Collaborate cross-functionally.
   • Work with product, design, and operations teams to align development with project goals.
4. Engage with volunteer students for project-specific challenges.
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree in CS, engineering, or related field.
• Strong full-stack web development skills, experience with scalable backend and complex frontend interfaces.
• Experience managing large codebases and implementing best practices.
• Solid fundamentals in ML and interest in generative AI technologies.
• Proven leadership in engineering projects and mentoring.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Solution-oriented, proactive, responsive, reliable, positive, and able to work under tight deadlines in a small team.

Compensation

Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000, determined by location, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match.
• Remote-first culture with flexible work hours and monthly stipend.
• Flexible PTO, sick leave, paid parental leave.
• In-person team retreats and events.
• Impactful work supporting nonprofits and students.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and supporters.

Commitment Expectations

Full-time employees are expected to dedicate themselves fully to their role without engaging in external employment or academic programs.

Our Values

• Exercise ownership, plan thoroughly, demonstrate humility, make collaborative decisions, energize others, seek to help, and stay mission-focused.
• We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.