Senior Software Engineer — AI‑First Architect & Team Lead

Loop; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Equity

Monthly wellness benefit

Home workstation benefit

Job summary

Loop is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead complex, cross-functional projects, emphasizing AI integration. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in web applications and backend services, with strong PHP/Laravel expertise. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, reviewing AI-generated code, and designing scalable solutions. This position is based in Columbus, OH, with options for remote work. Loop offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, flexible PTO, and equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building web applications, backend services, and APIs.
• Strong PHP/Laravel experience preferred.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs and make defensible decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex, high-quality features across the full stack.
• Review AI-generated code with rigor and set standards for verification.
• Mentor and develop more junior engineers through code review and feedback.
• Propose improvements to code quality and team processes.

Skills

PHP/Laravel

Backend services

APIs

Web applications

AI integration

Job description

Loop is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead complex, cross-functional projects, emphasizing AI integration. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in web applications and backend services, with strong PHP/Laravel expertise. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, reviewing AI-generated code, and designing scalable solutions. This position is based in Columbus, OH, with options for remote work. Loop offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, flexible PTO, and equity.