Technical Lead, Principal Software Engineer

Second Nature; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is revolutionizing the rental experience with innovative technology solutions. As a key player, you will lead a talented team to develop scalable software that enhances resident services and property management. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, remote-first environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will help shape the future of the rental industry while enjoying a flexible work-life balance and a culture that values diversity and growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Open PTO

Sick Days

Remote Work Flexibility

Training and Development

Bi-annual Company Meetings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on design and architecture.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative software solutions and mentor engineering teams.
• Design and maintain scalable software systems, ensuring high performance.

Skills

Software Development

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

DevOps Practices

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Python

Go

Typescript

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Today, we live in a world where everything has become convenient. Now you can get a ride anywhere, buy anything, and get an answer to your question with just a couple clicks on your phone. Convenience isn’t a luxury, it’s an expectation.

So why not renting? It’s still a chore to get utilities set up, buy renters insurance, get air filters changed, handle pest control, and more.

That’s why we’ve built the world’s first Resident Experience Platform that makes resident onboarding, resident services, and ancillary revenue effortless for property managers.

We’re passionate about turning friction into triple win experiences for residents, investors, and managers. That way renting can be easy and rewarding for everyone.

And now you can join us. Apply today to join 200+ passionate, creative people who strive to make a difference each day so residents, property managers, and investors all win.

Role Objectives

• Lead the development of innovative and scalable software solutions
• Design, implement, and maintain mission-critical systems contributing to the company’s overall technology strategy
• Lead a team of engineers with at least one direct report

Key Competencies

• Technical innovator: Write, test, and maintain high-quality code, ensuring it meets functional and non-functional requirements
• Architect robust solutions; identify the right technologies to solve complex problems even in the face of ambiguity
• Balance innovation with practicality, creating sustainable solutions from concept to production

Systems thinker

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of high-performance, scalable software systems; break down complex technical challenges into manageable components
• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of software systems

Engineering leader

• Mentor other engineers, establish best practices, and drive technical excellence across teams

Solution-oriented mindset

• Build high-quality software with AI that solves real business problems and delivers tangible value
• Uphold coding standards, best practices, and guidelines while conducting code reviews to ensure high-quality solutions.

Technical executor

• Translate requirements into working solutions and deliver reliable systems through rigorous engineering practices.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing code and improving system performance.
• Drive continuous improvements in code quality, development processes, and team efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and API specifications.
• Clearly communicate technical decisions and strategies to all stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation

Influential cross functional collaborator

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives.

About you

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in software design and architecture
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, Typescript, etc.)
• Knowledge of front end javascript frameworks
• Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns and design (e.g., microservices, distributed systems, hexagonal architecture, domain driven design, etc).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Available to work EST hours, beginning at 8 am EST (due to work with offshore teams)
• Experience leading software engineering teams
• Experience managing direct reports

We get it. Requirements can sometimes hold people back from applying to a job, but don’t let that be the case here. If you believe you have the skills it takes to elevate this role, team, and company, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Our Core Values

• Pirate Ship; not a cruise ship. Bias towards action.
• Massive Growth takes massive growth. We embrace challenges to increase our impact.
• Grow the Pie. We focus on results so our customers & their customers win. Triple Win!
• Purple Heart. We put the team before ourselves.
• Extreme Ownership. See something? Say something; right the ship to get us back on course.
• Be a moment maker. We aim to shatter the status quo.

REMOTE WORK STATEMENT

This position is a remote-first, work from home position. Second Nature is committed to creating a culture and workplace where remote work fosters collaboration and connections and is a key part of our company story and success. To be successful in a remote work role at Second Nature you must:

• Be available during your scheduled working hours and give your full attention to the completion of your Second Nature job duties
• Have a quiet, professional, distraction-free environment in which to complete your work
• Have access to your own reliable high-speed internet connection
• Attend our bi-annual in-person company meetings (Second Nature will reimburse the cost of your business travel per company guidelines)

WHY SECOND NATURE?

• Health First: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance; 401K Plan
• Location: Work Remotely from anywhere in the US
• Flexibility: Open PTO and sick days
• The Product: Beyond the awards and 5-star reviews… our clients and customers love what they can do with a fully managed RBP
• Diverse, Inclusive Culture: We embrace employees from all backgrounds with openness and respect
• Training: A supportive team to help you grow your career and unlock your full potential
• Growth: The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing startup that’s designing and developing an exciting category

Second Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We take action to ensure equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees and to provide employees with a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law.