Lead Software Development Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for a Lead Engineer to join our Business Systems Engineering (BSE) organization. We build the platform and applications that power the creation and production of Magic: The Gathering®, Dungeons & Dragons®, and Duel Masters®. These products drive over $2 billion in annual revenue and are beloved by millions of players worldwide. The systems we build make that work possible.

This is a role with high impact and real stakes. You'll set technical direction, shape engineering culture, and lead others while staying hands-on. You'll work on the cutting edge of AI-driven software development, pairing technical excellence and engineering discipline with AI-accelerated delivery to ensure quality, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop a platform of services and applications on AWS that are core to our product creation platform.
• Influence and champion engineering standards across the org, resulting in effective system design at both the application and service level.
• Lead the adoption of AI-assisted development tooling, continuously improving the practices, review standards, and quality gates that keep AI-accelerated delivery reliable and maintainable.
• Own technical decisions end-to-end: assess tradeoffs, align partners, drive execution, and follow through without waiting to be asked.
• Translate business challenges into well-designed, scalable software solutions in partnership with product owners and cross-functional partners.
• Mentor teammates through technical direction, code and design reviews, supporting their growth and career development.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and building a high-performing team culture.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a lead, staff, or senior+ capacity.
• Proven track record building and operating production-grade enterprise software.
• Deep understanding of application and distributed system design and architecture patterns.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development workflows and the judgment to critically evaluate AI-generated code against production quality standards.
• Proficiency in C#/.NET, Java, Go or comparable languages, AWS, Docker/ECS/EKS, CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs, event-driven systems, and relational database design.
• A proven track record of developing engineers through pairing, feedback, and career conversations and influencing technical excellence across a team.
• A strong sense of ownership and the communication skills to drive outcomes across technical and non-technical partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with React.js or other popular frontend frameworks.
• Familiarity with event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, AWS SNS/SQS).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Curiosity about or knowledge of Wizards brands.

Benefits

Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time & Holidays
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Volunteer Program
• Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Product Discounts

Pay

Pay Range: $158,500 USD - $237,700 USD. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and market conditions. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.