Lead Software Engineer, Data Foundations

Glean, a venture-backed company supported by leading VCs like Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins, is revolutionizing enterprise knowledge management through AI. Founded by ex-Google search and Facebook engineers, they're building a sophisticated platform that combines Google-like search capabilities with ChatGPT for enterprise use. The Data Foundations team is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to spearhead their hyper-growth phase, focusing on enterprise data ingestion and management infrastructure that powers Glean's Search and AI capabilities.

This role offers an opportunity to lead technical initiatives at scale, working with distributed systems handling billions of documents. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills, having 5+ years of engineering experience and a proven track record of delivering high-scale backend services. They'll be responsible for driving innovation, scaling systems, and working directly with customers while leading cross-functional teams.

The position offers competitive compensation ($200,000-$265,000 annually) and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401k, and various stipends. Based in Palo Alto, CA, you'll join a diverse team of curious and creative people backed by world-class engineering leadership from companies like Google, Slack, Facebook, and Dropbox. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who wants to shape the future of AI-powered enterprise knowledge management.