Senior/Lead Software Engineer

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

Senior/Lead Software Engineer

New York,NY, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Details

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• Backend Python Development
• AWS Cloud Environments
• Architecture
• AI Assisted/Agentic Coding (Claude, Codex, Cursor)
• Experienced in a founding engineer type position or within a lead capacity with SaaS products
• Extensive experience in software development, scripting, and project management.
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience in a startup environment, preferably in a tech services company that has gone through a series A funding round or is in stealth mode.
• Understanding of CI/CD principles and architecture design.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

A bit about us:

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We are seeking a hard working and passionate Software Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is making a significant impact in the Construction Industry/AI industry. The successful candidate will have experience as a Founding/Lead Engineering background because they will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and deployment of our next-generation AI products and services. This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work with a team of highly talented individuals in a fast-paced, innovative, and startup environment.

Why join us?

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• Completive salary + meaningful equity
• hybrid work model and flexibility
• own your work and work with some of the best engineers on our team
• Be a part of a great shift within our organization!

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