Lead Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of critical subsystems related to cold plasma sensing devices and data visualization platforms
• Make strategic architectural decisions and introduce significant quality, performance, or scalability improvements
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering their technical and professional growth
• Provide actionable, high-quality code reviews and ensure consistency across the codebase
• Plan and drive project cycles, set priorities, and deliver on team and company goals
• Extend and improve internal tools and processes; identify and oversee tooling enhancements
• Communicate progress, challenges, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders
• Hire, onboard, and develop engineering talent; define and uphold performance standards
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture, where people work with and for each other

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript Node web stacks
• Deep experience with Linux environments; experience with Balena Fleet Management, Tailscale, Netdata, and Sentry is a plus
• Strong experience with data stores such as Redis and Postgres
• Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering complex projects independently
• Experience building or integrating with data visualization systems
• Proven track record of test-driven development in a production environment
• Familiarity with the hardware/software interface, especially in the context of sensing devices
• Excellent communication skills; ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and project updates
• Experience with modern DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience working with cold plasma sensing devices or similar instrumentation
• Expertise in fleet management tools (such as Balena) and secure networking (Tailscale)
• Experience with observability platforms (Netdata, Posthog, Sentry)
• Prior experience hiring and growing engineering teams
• Contributions to open-source projects or internal tools
• Experience developing style guides, technical documentation, or internal screencasts
• Background in scientific computing, signal processing, or IoT device integration