Engineering Team Lead

The Engineering Lead is the first formal step into engineering leadership at Keyloop, bridging the role of a senior individual contributor and the people-focused Engineering Manager. This role is accountable for the technical success of a specific, complex project, establishing the technical vision, breaking complex problems into actionable plans, and guiding a team of engineers through execution. The Engineering Lead remains hands-on, contributing code to the most critical or complex parts of the project, while their primary focus shifts from personal output to the collective technical success of the team they lead, all aligned with Keyloop’s “Experience-First” philosophy.

Responsibilities

Establish the technical vision and architectural direction for a project; Lead design and code reviews, setting a high bar for quality and consistency; Remain hands-on, writing code for the most critical or complex parts of the project; Make sound technical decisions and clearly articulate the trade-offs involved; Champion the adoption of AI-empowered development tools and ensure the project team leverages them effectively; Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their fit for the project; Own the technical delivery of the project end to end, accountable for the outcome; Break down complex problems into clear, actionable plans the team can execute; Manage the project’s technical roadmap and track progress against the plan; Proactively identify, surface, and resolve project risks and blockers; Ensure the project consistently meets its commitments on quality and timeline; Optimize the team’s workflow through strategic use of AI and automation tools; Provide technical mentorship and guidance, accelerating the growth of engineers on the project; Pair with engineers to solve difficult problems and elevate their capabilities; Build consensus around technical decisions through facilitation, not authority; Set an example of engineering craft that raises the standard for the whole team; Foster a culture of psychological safety, technical rigor, and continuous improvement; Guide engineers in developing AI literacy and effective use of AI tools; Act as the primary technical point of contact for the project, interfacing with the Engineering Manager and Product; Articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences; Communicate project status, risks, and trade-offs openly to leadership and stakeholders; Facilitate productive design discussions that lead to clear decisions and actions; Write clear, concise technical design documents that anchor the project; Collaborate with Product to translate requirements into a coherent technical vision; Ensure the team understands the “why” behind their work and its business value; Propose alternative technical solutions that better meet customer needs or improve user experience; Balance feature delivery, technical debt reduction, and innovation within the project; Identify opportunities where AI can accelerate delivery or improve product quality

Requirements

6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong technical foundation; Proven track record of leading complex, multi-sprint technical projects to successful delivery, typically as a Senior Engineer or Tech Lead; Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and accelerate their technical growth; Experience designing and implementing robust, scalable solutions for team-sized projects; Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and business contexts; Experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe or Scrum) and modern software delivery practices; Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and their impact on engineering productivity; Ability to make sound technical decisions in the face of ambiguity, with incomplete information; Aspiration to grow into Engineering Manager on the leadership track, or Staff Engineer on the technical track

Benefits

Collaborate and learn from industry experts from all over the globe; Work with game-changing products and services; Training and support to try new things, adapt to quick changes and explore different paths; Progress your career, your way; Inclusive work environment; Performance-based pay and benefits designed to attract the very best talent; Investment in development; Culture of support and unbridled collaboration; AI tools to boost creativity and productivity