Lead Software Engineer

Eighth Light Holdings Inc; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eighth Light Holdings Inc in the United States is seeking a remote Lead Software Engineer to drive architectural decisions and deliver high-quality software for complex projects.

You will lead discussions, oversee the ML lifecycle from data ingestion to model deployment, and mentor engineers while upholding company values and best practices across teams. This senior role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a track record delivering consulting engagements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development with leadership of consulting engagements.
• Proficiency in Java, C#/.NET, Python, and JavaScript.
• Experience building or integrating AI/ML features.
• Strong automated testing and debugging abilities.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and scalable, secure architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and software design discussions balancing tech choices and deadlines.
• Collaborate on systems across the full ML lifecycle from data ingestion to model deployment.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to team culture by modeling company values and facilitating feedback conversations.

Skills

Java

C#/.NET

Python

JavaScript

AI/ML features

Automated testing

Git

CI/CD

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Leading complex software development projects, the full-time remote Lead Software Engineer will make immediate contributions, manage high-level project roadmaps, and collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead architecture and software design discussions while balancing technology choices and deadlines
• Collaborate on systems involving the full ML lifecycle, from data ingestion to model deployment
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to team culture by modeling company values and facilitating feedback conversations

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development with a proven track record of leading consulting engagements
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Java, C#/.NET, Python, and JavaScript
• Experience building or integrating AI/ML features into products or systems
• Strong background in automated testing and debugging of existing code
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and architecture-level concerns like scalability and security