Remote Lead Software Engineer (Remote - US)

Description:

• This position is for a Lead Software Engineer at Cardlytics, located in the United States, with remote work flexibility.
• The role involves shaping a large-scale API and data platform that integrates with major financial institutions, providing access to 160 million users.
• Responsibilities include guiding architecture decisions, leading development efforts, and influencing the platform’s evolution using modern AWS technologies in a cloud-native environment.
• The position offers hands-on experience with distributed systems, big data pipelines, and microservices.
• The Lead Software Engineer will mentor engineers and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust, scalable solutions that support business growth.
• Key accountabilities include architecting and building scalable APIs and data ingestion pipelines, driving complex engineering projects, translating product requirements into technical solutions, overseeing production deployments, leading technical improvements, providing mentorship, and supporting a reliable integration platform.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• Candidates must have 8+ years of software development experience, demonstrating leadership in technical projects.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, or Java is necessary.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, Kafka, MSK, EMR, and EKS is required.
• A solid background in building and maintaining distributed systems, microservices, and big data applications (e.g., Spark) is essential.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and scalable data platforms is required.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, modern development tools, and testing/documentation practices is necessary.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams and disciplines are essential.
• Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams is required.
• Preferred qualifications include a background in ad tech, hands-on C#/.NET experience, or familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.

Benefits:

• The position offers flexible paid time off in addition to company holidays.
• Health coverage starts on day one, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A 401(k) plan with company match and student loan repayment support is provided.
• Employees can participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Continuing education support and educational assistance are available.
• A Lifestyle Spending Account covering physical, emotional, and financial wellness is included.
• Employees receive a complimentary Calm app subscription for mental health support.
• Work-from-home flexibility is offered based on location.
• The company promotes an inclusive and growth-oriented work culture rooted in shared values like empowerment, accountability, and integrity.