Overview

If you love building software and want real ownership of a fast-growing SaaS platform, this role might be your next great move. Emergent Software is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for one of their premier clients. The platform brings in hundreds of new accounts every month, meaning you will tackle meaningful scale from day one. You will balance deep hands-on coding with high-level architectural decisions, shaping everything from production reliability to developer velocity. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity where your engineering instinct directly impacts thousands of daily users.

Key Responsibilities

Every week brings fresh engineering challenges as the product scales, giving you the chance to drive work across several core focus areas.

Take complete technical ownership of platform architecture, code health, and runtime reliability.
Manage Kubernetes-based deployments, observability tools, and infrastructure scaling efforts.
Collaborate closely with product leaders to translate customer feedback into enterprise-grade capabilities.
Spearhead crucial security initiatives, including active preparation for SOC 2 compliance.
Integrate modern AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate development workflows across the board.
Provide mentorship and thoughtful code reviews for other engineers while remaining an active contributor in the codebase.

Requirements

We are searching for a seasoned technical lead who blends deep systems experience with pragmatic communication skills.

Proven track record leading engineering efforts for high-traffic SaaS products.
Deep expertise in modern web stacks, distributed systems architecture, and database optimization.
Solid hands-on experience managing containerized workloads and cloud infrastructure with Kubernetes.
Familiarity with foundational security practices, compliance readiness, and data protection standards.
Demonstrated ability to self-manage, set technical vision, and solve complex production bottlenecks.
A curious mindset eager to experiment with AI-driven developer tooling to boost team velocity.

What You'll Gain

Joining this team means operating with genuine autonomy while steering a thriving platform through an exciting phase of customer expansion.

The flexibility of working remotely from anywhere in the world.
Direct authority over tech stack decisions without unnecessary layers of bureaucracy.
A competitive compensation package designed to reward your technical leadership and impact.
A front-row seat to scaling an already successful, high-demand software product.