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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 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 high-stakes consulting projects, collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality software solutions. Your role involves making immediate contributions, guiding architecture discussions, mentoring team members, and managing project roadmaps while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. You will also engage in continuous learning and contribute to the company's culture and values.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 track record of leading 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 integration in products or systems
- 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, particularly with platforms like Databricks
- Experience delivering production agentic systems
- Knowledge of DevSecOps & DevOps practices
- Familiarity with MLOps and Infrastructure as Code
What you get
- Unlimited access to learning resources on the O'Reilly platform
- Annual financial stipend and time for learning & development
- Coworking support for global team members
- 12 weeks of new parent leave for eligible employees
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work model requires at least one day per week in the office
- No specific mention of the tech stack used in projects beyond the listed languages and frameworks
- Vague details on the types of clients and projects may lead to uncertainty about the work environment
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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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