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8th Light

Lead Software Engineer (Remote)

8th Light · United States

Posted 2 days ago · $126,279-$157,849

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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
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

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About this role

As a Lead Software Engineer at 8th Light, you will lead complex software development projects for various clients, leveraging a wide range of technologies. Your responsibilities include making immediate contributions, leading architecture discussions, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality software delivery while managing client relationships. You will also engage in continuous learning and contribute to the company's culture and values.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
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 experience in software development
  • Proven success in leading high-stakes consulting engagements from discovery to production
  • Experience building high-quality, maintainable software collaboratively
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks including Java, C#/.NET, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Go, Ruby, Scala, R, and SQL
  • Experience with AI/ML-powered features
  • Use of automated testing to inform software design

Nice to have

  • Experience in platform engineering and building reusable software foundations
  • Data engineering experience, including platforms like Databricks
  • Experience delivering production agentic systems and frameworks
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, DevOps, and MLOps
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code

What you get

  • Robust learning and development program with unlimited access to books and courses
  • Annual financial stipend and time for learning and development
  • Coworking support for global team members
  • Flexible PTO
  • 12 weeks of new parent leave for eligible employees

Worth weighing

  • Remote-first company with a distributed team, which may impact in-person collaboration
  • Consulting engagements typically do not require travel, which could limit exposure to client environments

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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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