Lead Engineer Full Stack

Mill is an innovative company tackling one of today's most pressing environmental challenges - food waste. As a Lead Engineer Full Stack, you'll be at the forefront of developing technological solutions that help prevent waste and contribute to environmental sustainability. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in both frontend and backend technologies.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $257,000, reflecting the senior nature of the role and its responsibilities. Based in San Bruno, California, this hybrid role requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, allowing for a balance between collaborative in-person work and remote flexibility.

As a technical leader, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing scalable solutions using modern technologies like React, Node.js, Python, and various database systems. The role involves not just coding but also mentoring junior developers, making architectural decisions, and working closely with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software development experience, with a strong foundation in both frontend and backend development. You should be well-versed in cloud platforms, containerization, and modern software architecture patterns. Your experience should demonstrate not just technical expertise but also leadership abilities and a track record of delivering complex projects.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the opportunity to work on meaningful environmental challenges while building cutting-edge technology. Mill's mission to reduce food waste through innovative solutions offers a unique chance to combine technical excellence with environmental impact. The company's focus on both climate and kitchen change means you'll be working on products that have a direct, positive impact on daily life and environmental sustainability.

The role offers significant growth opportunities, allowing you to influence technical direction, mentor others, and shape the development of products that matter. If you're passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems, have strong technical skills, and want to lead a team in creating impactful solutions, this position at Mill could be your next career move.