Lead Principal Engineer

At SnapMagic, we're transforming how electrical engineers design cutting-edge products, from drones to satellites. Building on our success as the leading platform for electrical engineers, we're taking innovation to the next level with Copilot. The platform helps 1.8 million engineers each year design products like drones, electric cars, and satellites 10x faster, leveraging a proprietary dataset of over 10 million components.

As our Lead Principal Engineer, you'll drive software engineering efforts, reporting directly to the CEO. You'll be responsible for product velocity, team leadership, and technical excellence across our stack. This role combines hands-on development with strategic leadership, managing both monoliths and microservices.

Key Technical Responsibilities:

• Own all software development and maintenance
• Architect and code using PostgreSQL, Python, Django, JavaScript, and cloud platforms
• Address scaling challenges and optimize system performance
• Lead sprint planning and execution
• Mentor developers and guide architectural decisions

Leadership Duties:

• Build and develop high-performing engineering teams
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement
• Drive performance through KPIs and OKRs
• Own technical roadmap and infrastructure planning

We're seeking someone who:

• Has 5+ years of software engineering and management experience
• Brings expertise in backend development (Python, Django, PostgreSQL)
• Has experience with frontend frameworks and cloud platforms
• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills
• Shows passion for product excellence and user experience

Join us in revolutionizing electronics design with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing field.