100,000 - 160,000London AreaLead Software Engineer | Hands-on Technical LeadershipC++ / Rust / Java / Python / TypeScript | Salary + EquityAre you the engineer people turn to when the technical problems get difficult?I'm working on an opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer who wants to solve genuinely challenging engineering problems, make important architectural decisions and lead technically without stepping away from coding.This isn't a people management role disguised as engineering leadership. You'll be expected to design, build and own complex systems, while setting the technical standard for the engineers around you.Why it's interesting:Own architecture and technical direction for a core product areaSolve challenging problems across systems, infrastructure and software engineeringStay deeply hands-on while mentoring strong engineersInfluence engineering standards, tooling and AI-assisted developmentHave genuine autonomy over important technical decisionsWhat we're looking for:Strong software engineering fundamentals and system design expertiseDepth in C++, Rust, Java, Python or TypeScriptExperience building and owning complex, production-grade systemsA track record of technical leadership, not just managing deliverySomeone who enjoys difficult technical problems and raising the engineering barExperience with Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, embedded systems, ML or security is a bonus.Competitive salary + equity | 7% pension | Private healthcare | Free daily mealsUK right to work and eligibility for SC clearance required.
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