Lead Software Engineer - AI-Driven SaaS, Hybrid + Equity

LeoForce; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Hybrid work

Ownership of work

Team of top engineers

Job summary

LeoForce in New York, NY is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and deployment of next-generation AI-powered products. You will own backend Python development, shape the architecture, and mentor a growing team in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role requires senior-level experience, startup DNA, strong communication, and the ability to work across product and engineering with a hybrid work model. Equity is offered alongside a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Senior-level software engineering experience with backend focus.
• Proven leadership in a founding/lead capacity for SaaS products.
• Strong Python development skills and cloud experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and deployment of AI-powered products.
• Own backend Python development and architecture decisions.
• Mentor and guide engineering teammates in a startup environment.

Skills

Python

AWS

Architecture

AI coding

Founding/Lead engineer

SaaS product experience

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Codex

Claude

Cursor AI

OpenAI Codex

CI/CD

Job description

LeoForce in New York, NY is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and deployment of next-generation AI-powered products. You will own backend Python development, shape the architecture, and mentor a growing team in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role requires senior-level experience, startup DNA, strong communication, and the ability to work across product and engineering with a hybrid work model. Equity is offered alongside a competitive salary.