Software Engineer (Technical Leadership)

Metadata, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metadata, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer - Technical Leadership to drive technical direction, oversee complex problems, and build innovative features across platforms in collaboration with organization leaders to enhance performance and identify new opportunities.

The role requires leading long-term technical vision, mentoring executive stakeholders, and shaping multi-year roadmaps for cross-company initiatives to accelerate growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of programming experience in a relevant language or 8+ years with a PhD.
• Experience mentoring and influencing executive stakeholders across organizations.
• Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmaps aligned with long-term missions.
• Experience driving large cross-functional engineering efforts.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team's goals and technical direction to enhance organizational efficiency
• Communicate complex features and systems effectively while developing new technologies
• Lead long-term technical vision and roadmap for cross-company initiatives

Skills

Programming experience

Leadership

Roadmapping

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or PhD in CS/Engineering

Job description

Leading a team of engineers and researchers, the full-time Software Engineer - Technical Leadership will drive technical direction, oversee complex problems, and build innovative features across platforms while collaborating with organization leaders to enhance performance and identify new opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive the team's goals and technical direction to enhance organizational efficiency
• Communicate complex features and systems effectively while developing new technologies
• Lead long‑term technical vision and roadmap for cross‑company initiatives

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 12+ years of programming experience in a relevant language or 8+ years with a PhD
• Experience mentoring and influencing executive stakeholders across organizations
• Proven track record of planning multi‑year roadmaps aligned with long‑term missions
• Experience driving large cross‑functional engineering efforts