Lead Software Engineer

Engineering Lead (Founding Engineer)
Location: Remote – Anywhere in LATAM
Compensation: $80K–USD 120K (DOE)

About the Role

We’re a fastgrowing, AIdriven travel startup seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join as a Founding Engineer. This is a highimpact role for someone with strong technical expertise, proven startup experience, and a passion for building innovative products using the latest in AI and automation.

You’ll be instrumental in shaping our product and engineering culture, while working closely with crossfunctional, global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of core products using Node.js, React, and TypeScript.

• Work handson with code while providing engineering oversight, during US working hours.

• Collaborate closely with founders to ensure seamless alignment between engineering and business needs.

• Manage code quality through reviews, mentoring, and clear technical direction.

• Coordinate and communicate with distributed teams across the US, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Latin America.

• Help recruit and build a fulltime, highperforming engineering team.

• Contribute to the product roadmap and drive innovation in AIpowered travel experiences.

• Requirements

  • Proven experience as a founding engineer or engineering lead in a fastpaced startup environment.

  • Strong technical expertise in Node.js, React, and TypeScript, with a focus on scalable and maintainable architecture.

  • Handson experience building and shipping products at a consumerfacing startup, ideally with high design and UX standards.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with distributed teams across multiple time zones.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align engineering with business goals.

  • Deep curiosity and practical knowledge of modern AI tools, agentic workflows, and AIassisted development platforms (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor).

  • Availability to work primarily during US business hours.

  • Willingness to travel to the US once a month for inperson collaboration.

  • Fully committed to the role—no parttime or side projects.

  • A US visa is a plus.

  • Nice to have Qualifications

    • Experience recruiting, hiring, and managing engineering teams.

    • Interest or background in consumer travel technology and rewardpoints optimization.

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