Software Engineering Team Lead

We are a well-funded cybersecurity startup backed by top-tier VCs. Our mission is to solve some of the most challenging problems in the security of software- how to make AI-first organizations release applications fast and not be bothered by security, leveraging AI agents to create secure code and fix vulnerabilities.We are in a fast-growing, new space and looking to lead this new era of application security where AI write code.The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Development Team Lead to lead a team of talented engineers building core components of our platform.This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical ownership, people management, and architectural decision-making. You will lead a team of engineers, drive execution of complex projects, and help scale both the technology and the team.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering technical excellence and ownershipDrive the design, architecture, and development of scalable cloud-native servicesCollaborate with product, security, and platform teams to deliver high-impact featuresMaintain high engineering standards including code quality, testing, and system reliabilityTake an active role in hands-on development and technical problem solvingSupport team growth through mentoring, feedback, and hiring.Requirements: 6+ years of software engineering experienceAt least 1+ year of experience as a Team Lead Strong backend development experience (C#, Python, Node.js, Java, or Go)Experience designing and building distributed systems / microservicesExperience with cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure) and containerized systems (Docker, Kubernetes)Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and performanceStrong communication and leadership skillsBonus points forExperience in cybersecurity or DevSecOpsExposure to AI/ML or LLM-powered systemsExperience working in high-growth startup environments.This position is open to all candidates.