Lead Software Engineer (Data Privacy & AI)

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a profitable Enterprise SaaS company specializing in data privacy governance, data security, consent management, and regulatory compliance solutions for enterprises. Their innovative patented Hybrid AI technology ensures seamless compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations, while providing unified consent and preference management APIs for efficient data handling across multiple channels. With a proven product-market fit and Fortune 100 customers, the company is at the forefront of shaping the future of data privacy and AI-driven compliance.

Company HQ: United States

Product: AI-powered privacy compliance and data governance platform (SaaS)

Candidate Location: Falls Church, VA or Greenville, DE (office 2-3 days per week)

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Mission

Our client's mission is to contribute to a better society by advocating for proper data protection legislation, responsibly safeguarding customer data, preserving individual privacy rights, and enhancing trust between businesses and consumers through greater transparency. As a technical lead, you will play a critical role in driving the engineering vision and delivering impactful products that address evolving privacy and security challenges.

The Opportunity

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Lead Software Engineer, where you'll lead technical initiatives, mentor peers, and directly influence the architecture and success of mission-critical privacy and data security products. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer to advance into a Director of Engineering role within 18 months, while working on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, startup-like environment.

What You'll Do

Write clean, secure, and high-quality code aligned with product requirements

Build interactive web applications, RESTful APIs, and efficient algorithms

Optimize application performance, security, and browser compatibility

Lead feature implementation and redesign complex interfaces

Influence technical decisions to ensure quality, scalability, reliability, and security

Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and growth

Act as a client-facing technical leader during implementation phases

Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to deliver on tight deadlines

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field (required)

Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering roles

Strong experience with LAMP/LEMP stack and Linux command line proficiency

Proven ability to build scalable, load-balanced web applications and APIs

Client-facing experience and strong communication skills

Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams

Startup or fast-paced environment experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Willingness and ability to work from the Falls Church, VA or Greenville, DE office 2-3 days per week

Preferred Technical Skills:

Programming: PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java

Frontend: ReactJS, JQuery, Bootstrap

Backend & API: RESTful APIs, AJAX, microservices architecture

Databases: SQL, NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB), Big Data (Hadoop, Hive, HBase)

Caching & Messaging: Redis, RabbitMQ

Cloud & Containerization: Docker, AWS, IaaS, PaaS, Elastic Search

DevOps & Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, third-party testing frameworks

Bonus: Security/privacy technologies (encryption, vulnerability assessment)

Bonus: Open-source project contributions

Bonus: Hands-on experience with AI algorithms

Key Success Drivers

Strong self-discipline and self-motivation

High ethical standards, honesty, and transparency

Adaptability and comfort wearing multiple hats in a fast-changing environment

Ability to work effectively with diverse team members

Proactive leadership and a collaborative mindset

Why Join?

Competitive Compensation: $125,000–$155,000 annually (base $100K–$130K + $25K performance bonus)

Comprehensive Benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees; 50% for families

Financial Security: 401(k) plan with company match and company-paid life insurance

Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule (2-3 days in-office), 2 weeks paid vacation

Career Advancement: Clear path to Director of Engineering within 18 months

Technical Growth: Work with modern technologies solving complex, meaningful problems

Technical Impact: Significant influence on architecture and engineering practices

Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement for continued education and technical training

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside other talented engineers in a supportive culture

Team Building: Regular company events, celebrations, and team dinners

Interviewing Process

HR Screening

Level 1: Phone interview with the Hiring Manager (technical background and client communication skills)

Level 2: On-site interview in the office (skills assessment)

Reference and Background Checks: conducted after successful interviews

Job Offer: provided to the selected candidate

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Compensation Range: $125K - $155K

Full-time

Hybrid remote