Senior Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

Job Description

Lightning AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Red Squad, reporting to the Director of Engineering. This is a hybrid role based in their New York City office, requiring in-office presence 2 days a week. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and scaling the Lightning AI platform, focusing on backend systems and collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers.

The role involves:

• Writing readable, testable, and efficient code in Go (Golang).
• Mastering the technology stack to deliver new features and improve system stability.
• Partnering with engineering and product leaders to develop the Lightning product.
• Evaluating and strengthening technical architecture, tools, and processes.
• Championing software quality and driving continuous delivery.
• Mentoring and coaching engineers.

Requirements include:

• Extensive experience writing code in Go.
• Familiarity with testing and optimization best practices.
• Broad knowledge of backend and frontend systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to take ownership of key features.
• Commitment to software quality and continuous delivery.
• Hands-on experience in a SaaS technology company.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Lightning AI offers:

• Competitive base salaries and stock options.
• Flexible paid time off and winter closure.
• Generous paid family leave benefits.
• Monthly meal reimbursement.
• Home office stipend.
• Annual learning & development stipend.
• Various medical and mental health services.