Lead Software Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite in Atlanta / Vinings area)An early‐stage company building a first‐of‐its‐kind AI‐driven financial insights platform is seeking a Lead Engineer to own technical execution and help define the future of the product and engineering organization.This is a hands‐on leadership role for someone who has already proven they can build exceptional systems in ambiguous, fast‐moving environments. You will lead by doing—writing and reviewing production code, making critical architectural decisions, and guiding a small but growing engineering team. You will be responsible for embedding AI deeply and thoughtfully into the product, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with real business outcomes.Technical Leadership & ExecutionOwn end‐to‐end technical execution across frontend, backend, data, and AI systemsWrite and review production code, with a focus on core systems, shared abstractions, and data models(distinct>Make final engineering decisions while balancing speed, quality, and long‐term maintainabilityTranslate product requirements into clear, pragmatic technical plansEstablish and enforce standards for code quality, reliability, testing, and documentationneus and help shape future hiring as the team growsAI & LLM SystemsDesign, build, and oversee LLM‐powered features, including:Prompt design, iteration, and evaluation in productionLLM orchestration and system boundariesRetrieval‐Augmented Generation (RAG) where appropriateLatency optimization, cost control, and graceful failure handlingEnsure AI features are reliable, observable, and understandable by the broader teamUse modern AI‐assisted coding tools responsibly while maintaining architectural integrityWhat We're Looking For8+ years of professional software engineering experienceProven experience owning technical execution for a product or leading a small engineering teamStrong systems thinking across frontend, backend, data, and AI‐enabled featuresHands‐on experience with modern React and TypeScript stacksExperience shipping production applications using serverless architecturesDemonstrated experience integrating LLMs into real‐world products, including:Designing and maintaining production promptsBuilding or operating RAG‐style systemsManaging LLM cost, latency, and reliabilityComfort making decisions in ambiguous, early‐stage environmentsEmployment and CompensationSeniority level: Mid‐SeniorEmployment type:Few–full‐timeJob function:Information TechnologySalary range: $70,000.00‐$120,000.00 (commensurate with experience)#J-18808-Ljbffr