Description

Toast is recruiting on behalf of this company for a Lead Software Engineer to help revolutionize the future of electronics design using AI. This company’s platform accelerates hardware design for over 1.5 million engineers worldwide, enabling the creation of cutting-edge products such as drones, electric cars, and VR headsets. As a key contributor, you’ll lead technical direction, ship impactful features, and shape a platform that is rapidly scaling. This hybrid position is based in the Bay Area, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Stack Development: Work across the stack (PostgreSQL, Python, Django, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) to enhance the platform, build AI-driven tools, and improve workflows.
Platform Evolution: Develop and optimize the recommendation engine, improve search functionality, and elevate user engagement to create a platform engineers love.
Architectural Decisions: Drive key technical and architectural choices, ensuring scalability and efficiency as the platform grows.
AI Integration: Lead integration of AI-powered tools, enabling users to design hardware smarter and faster.
Collaboration and Mentorship: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of innovation.
Recruitment and Team Building: Play a pivotal role in hiring and assembling a world-class software engineering team.

Requirements

Essentials:

Experience: 5+ years in full-stack software engineering, with expertise in high-throughput web applications (Django preferred) and solid frontend skills (JavaScript, HTML, CSS).
Leadership: Proven ability to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and make impactful design decisions.
Pragmatism: Commitment to writing clean, efficient code while shipping quickly and iterating fast.
Teamwork: Strong collaboration skills and excitement about contributing to a growing team.
Location: Availability to work hybrid (3 days per week) in the Bay Area.

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with AI integration and enthusiasm for working at the intersection of AI and hardware.
Background in electrical engineering or circuit design tools.
Experience as a founding or early-stage engineer in a startup.
Proficiency with modern frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
A user-focused approach that prioritizes delivering exceptional user experiences.

Benefits

This company offers a vibrant, growth-oriented culture with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a trillion-dollar industry. Key benefits include:

Competitive salary, equity, and bonuses.
Flexible hybrid work environment in the Bay Area.
Cutting-edge technology and exposure to transformative AI and hardware datasets.
Leadership opportunities to shape the future of electronics design.
Backing by top-tier investors, including Y Combinator and industry leaders.

If you are passionate about building innovative tools that empower engineers and thrive in fast-paced environments, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead and grow alongside a groundbreaking platform.