Summer is a Certified B Corp® focused on maximizing savings for Americans burdened by student debt.
The company has generated significant savings for users, amounting to $1.8 billion to date.
Summer has raised $30 million from notable investors and partners with various organizations to assist their employees and customers.
The Lead Software Engineer will lead a team of 3-4 engineers, driving technical execution of major product initiatives from design through deployment.
This role involves approximately 60% hands-on coding and 40% team leadership, including architecture, planning, and people management.
Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, reviewing work for quality, clarifying requirements, and designing sustainable solutions.
The Lead Software Engineer will also oversee the design and maintenance of internal tools to streamline engineering workflows and collaborate with product management and design partners.
Requirements:
Candidates should have 5–7+ years of experience in building production-quality web applications and systems.
A proven ability to own features end-to-end in a full-stack environment is required.
2-3+ years of experience as a team lead or engineering manager in a small or mid-sized team is necessary.
A strong technical foundation is essential, including experience in architecting complex systems and making critical trade-off decisions.
Strong communication skills are required to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent collaboration and empathy are necessary for working cross-functionally and fostering a supportive team culture.
A passion for coaching and developing engineering talent is important.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to balance innovation with stability and have experience collaborating across product, design, and analytics.
Exposure to both startup and enterprise environments is preferred, along with an interest in emerging tech.
Bonus points for experience in mission-driven or fintech companies, familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, and experience in regulated industries.
Benefits:
The position offers a base salary ranging from $150k to $170k.
A meaningful equity package is included as part of the compensation.
Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage are provided.
A 401(k) plan with employer match is available.
Contributions toward student loan repayment are offered.
The company promotes a flexible time off policy and a remote-friendly culture.
