or apply directly on 8th Light's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days 8th Light's roles stay open a median of 14 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 64% of 8th Light's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 8th Light
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 11 open
- Hiring momentum
- 23 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 8th Light's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 8th Light.
About this role
As a Lead Software Engineer at 8th Light, you will lead complex software development projects, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable software solutions. Your role will involve making immediate contributions, guiding architecture discussions, mentoring colleagues, and managing project roadmaps while ensuring alignment with client needs and technical considerations.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 8th Light as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of software development experience
- Proven leadership in high-stakes consulting engagements
- Experience writing production-quality code in languages such as Java, C#/.NET, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Go, Ruby, Scala, R, and SQL
- Experience with AI/ML-powered features
- Familiarity with automated testing practices
- Experience with Git, MacOS/Linux, and CI/CD
Nice to have
- Experience in platform engineering
- Data engineering experience, particularly with Databricks
- Experience delivering production agentic systems
- Familiarity with DevSecOps & DevOps
- MLOps experience
What you get
- Robust learning and development program with access to books, courses, and training
- Annual financial stipend and time for learning and development
- Coworking support for remote teams
- Flexible PTO
- 12 weeks of new parent leave
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack used in projects
- Remote-first culture may require self-motivation and discipline
- Consulting engagements typically do not require travel, which may affect networking opportunities
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Listed by 8th Light on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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