Lead Software Engineer - L5

Objective Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Flexible remote work

Professional development support

Job summary

Objective Partners seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Chicago (Hybrid) to architect low-latency, high-throughput infrastructure powering digital streaming. You will direct end-to-end design and guide a globally distributed team.

You will bridge technical vision with product strategy, lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product leadership to translate goals into robust architectural solutions. Competitive salary and healthcare are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 5+ years backend development.
• Strong expertise in C/C++, network programming, and database design (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience building distributed, high-concurrency systems.
• Proven ability to lead, plan, and deliver using Agile and modern SDLC.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect & Scale: Direct full-lifecycle engineering initiatives for high-availability systems, guaranteeing real-time execution and operational reliability.
• Technical Guidance: Lead and elevate engineering colleagues through code reviews, technical mentorship, and quality assurance standards.
• Product Collaboration: Partner with product leadership to evaluate technical feasibility and translate strategic goals into robust architectural solutions.
• Process & Tooling Optimization: Refine deployment workflows, establish verification frameworks, and maintain comprehensive documentation across the system life cycle.
• Global Alignment: Work directly with international product and technology teams to integrate continuous platform innovations across time zones.
• System Resolution: Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex technical bottlenecks in live, high-traffic distributed environments.

Skills

C/C++

Network programming

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Distributed systems

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Technical leadership

Communication

Product collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer

Location

Chicago (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to architect low-latency, high-throughput infrastructure that powers modern digital streaming environments? We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to direct the end-to-end design and execution of a mission-critical video distribution platform. In this high-impact role, you will bridge technical vision with product strategy while guiding a cross-functional, globally distributed engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Architect & Scale: Direct full-lifecycle engineering initiatives for high-availability systems, guaranteeing real-time execution and operational reliability.

• Technical Guidance: Lead and elevate engineering colleagues through rigorous code reviews, technical mentorship, and quality assurance standards.

• Product Collaboration: Partner with product leadership to evaluate technical feasibility and translate strategic goals into robust architectural solutions.

• Process & Tooling Optimization: Refine deployment workflows, establish verification frameworks, and maintain comprehensive documentation across the system life cycle.

• Global Alignment: Work directly with international product and technology teams to integrate continuous platform innovations across time zones.

• System Resolution: Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex technical bottlenecks in live, high-traffic distributed environments.

Requirements (Must-Have)

• Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience) combined with 5+ years of progressive backend software development.

• Core Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in C/C++, network programming, and relational/non-relational database design.

• Distributed Architecture: Hands-on background building and maintaining high-concurrency, mission-critical distributed systems.

• Execution & Delivery: Sound understanding of Agile methodologies, modern SDLC frameworks, and technical project management.

• Communication & Leadership: Aptitude for explaining complex engineering topics to non-technical partners and aligning tech initiatives with business outcomes.

• Global Flexibility: Capability to adapt schedules periodically to accommodate co-working hours with international engineering hubs.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Direct domain experience within the digital advertising or media streaming sectors.

• Exposure to programmatic ad-serving architectures and open protocol specifications (e.g., OpenRTB).

• A passion for researching, adopting, and deploying emerging software development tools and paradigms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary package commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive healthcare package (medical, dental, vision).

• Flexible remote work arrangements and professional development support.

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