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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
- No 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 to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions. Your role involves making immediate contributions, guiding architecture discussions, and mentoring team members while balancing technical choices with client needs. You'll also engage in the full machine learning lifecycle and contribute to the team's culture and health.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 experience in software development
- Proven success in leading high-stakes consulting engagements from discovery to production
- 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 and debugging
- Experience with Git, MacOS/Linux, and CI/CD
Nice to have
- Experience in platform engineering
- Experience in data engineering, including platforms like Databricks
- Experience delivering production agentic systems
- Familiarity with DevSecOps & DevOps
- Experience with MLOps
What you get
- Unlimited access to thousands of books, courses, and expert-led training on the O'Reilly learning platform
- Annual financial stipend and time allotment for learning & development
- Coworking support for global team
- 12 weeks of new parent leave for eligible employees
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work model requires at least one day per week in the office
- Salary range provided is specific to London and may vary by location
- No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned for current projects, indicating a potentially varied tech stack
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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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