10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a track record of shipping products that land real-world impact
Experience as a tech lead, team lead, or engineering manager. You've led projects and/or people, whether formally or informally, and prior direct management experience is a strong plus
Built and delivered full-stack features across modern web technologies. Our stack includes TypeScript, Node, React, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS. We care more about your ability to learn and build than checking every box
Actively using AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) in your daily workflow. You can explain how they change the way you approach problems and how you'd bring that leverage to a team
Demonstrated leadership and ownership. Mentoring engineers, influencing technical direction, and being the person people depend on
Designed systems that balance quick iterations with long-term reliability and maintainability
Partnered with product, design, and non-technical stakeholders to define requirements, make tradeoffs, and deliver outcomes. Not just code
You want to grow your scope and impact through leadership, both technical and people
You care about the people on your team. Their growth, their output, and their experience
You take ownership and seek autonomy over your work and outcomes
You're excited to build and lead within a small, nimble, high-impact team
You are self-directed. Comfortable prioritizing your own work and your team's with minimal oversight
You communicate clearly and proactively. Especially in writing
You're humble, good-natured, and bring positive energy to your tea