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Lead Software Engineer

Summer is a Certified B Corp® fintech company focused on helping Americans reduce student debt through innovative technology and policy expertise. They seek a Lead Software Engineer to lead a small team, drive technical execution, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable solutions.

Skills

  • Full-stack web application development experience.
  • Strong system architecture and scaling skills.
  • Leadership and team management abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaboration and empathy in cross-functional team environments.
  • Passion for coaching and developing engineering talent.
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies and AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and manage a team of 3-4 engineers, providing technical leadership and daily support.
  • Review work to ensure high quality in collaboration with fellow engineering leads.
  • Design sustainable, maintainable, and scalable technical solutions.
  • Remain hands-on with coding while driving product planning and delivery.
  • Oversee design and maintenance of internal engineering tools and workflows.
  • Collaborate closely with product management, design, and leadership to align technical roadmap with company goals.

Education

  • No explicit formal education requirement stated, but experience and skills imply a strong technical background.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary ($150K-$170K).
  • Meaningful equity package.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment contributions.
  • Flexible time off and remote-friendly culture.
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There are 45 million Americans burdened by student debt. Summer’s vision is to save these borrowers time and money by building an innovative platform to help navigate the complex student loan market. We're passionate about building smart tools to ...

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DATE POSTED
June 21, 2025

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