Lead Software Engineer | Hands-on Technical Leadership

• 100,000 - 160,000
• London Area

Lead Software Engineer | Hands-on Technical Leadership

C++ / Rust / Java / Python / TypeScript | Salary + Equity

Are you the engineer people turn to when the technical problems get difficult?

I'm working on an opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer who wants to solve genuinely challenging engineering problems, make important architectural decisions and lead technically without stepping away from coding .

This isn't a people management role disguised as engineering leadership. You'll be expected to design, build and own complex systems , while setting the technical standard for the engineers around you.

Why it's interesting:

• Own architecture and technical direction for a core product area
• Solve challenging problems across systems, infrastructure and software engineering
• Stay deeply hands-on while mentoring strong engineers
• Influence engineering standards, tooling and AI-assisted development
• Have genuine autonomy over important technical decisions

What we're looking for:

• Strong software engineering fundamentals and system design expertise
• Depth in C++, Rust, Java, Python or TypeScript
• Experience building and owning complex, production-grade systems
• A track record of technical leadership, not just managing delivery
• Someone who enjoys difficult technical problems and raising the engineering bar

Experience with Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, embedded systems, ML or security is a bonus.

Competitive salary + equity | 7% pension | Private healthcare | Free daily meals

UK right to work and eligibility for SC clearance required.