LawnStarter is looking for a Lead Engineer to join our remote-first team transforming the outdoor home services industry. You will take ownership of major projects from scoping to delivery, write production code, and help guide our technical direction.
What You'll Do
- Take ownership of major projects from scoping to delivery.
- Collaborate with product and design teams.
- Write production code and influence architectural decisions.
- Lead technical initiatives from design to delivery.
- Drive architectural decisions and best practices.
- Tackle performance and scalability challenges.
- Guide and mentor other developers.
- Collaborate across teams to ship fast and iterate quickly.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of professional software development experience.
- At least 2 years in a lead or senior-level role.
- Strong full-stack skills.
- Deep understanding of software design, performance optimization, and testing.
- Comfort navigating across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.
- Solid database skills (SQL + familiarity with non-relational systems).
- Great communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Collaborative, humble approach.
Nice to Have
- Experience in marketplaces, SaaS platforms, or remote teams.
Technical Stack
- React, React Native, TypeScript
- PHP (Laravel), Node.js
- AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform
- MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Redshift
- Datadog, Sentry
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 USD annually.
- Work from anywhere.
- Flexible hours.
- High ownership and autonomy.
- Fast-moving team that loves to build, learn, and grow.
Work Mode
This is a fully global, remote position with flexible hours.
LawnStarter is an equal opportunity employer.
