Engineering Team Lead

## About the Role The Engineering Team Lead at ScholarshipOwl is a high-impact leadership position that requires a unique blend of technical expertise, operational savvy, and cross-functional communication skills. As the technical and operational linchpin between product, design, engineering, and B2B sales, this role is critical to driving the company's mission forward. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of AI-driven platforms, cloud architecture, and the ability to mentor and guide a team of engineers.

The role involves hands-on technical leadership, participating in daily stand-ups, conducting thorough multi-stack code reviews, and leading technical and product workshops. The Engineering Team Lead will also serve as the primary point of contact for all B2B and GTM projects, ensuring seamless integration with sales and campaign managers.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Engineering Team Lead will be responsible for driving technical execution, bridging the gap between tech and sales, and leading the development and experimentation of AI agent workflows.

## What You Will Do - Drive technical execution by participating in daily stand-ups and conducting thorough multi-stack code reviews - Lead technical and product workshops to drive innovation and improvement - Act as the primary technical point of contact for all B2B and GTM projects - Manage daily communication with sales and campaign managers to proactively identify and solve sales team pain points - Lead the Agile rhythms, including Sprint Planning, Retro, Review, and Backlog Grooming - Conduct Team 1:1s and participate in Weekly Sales calls to ensure alignment and collaboration - Represent the pod in the Team Leads L10 Dev calls to drive technical strategy and direction - Champion AI integration, leading the development and experimentation of AI agent workflows - Monitor system health and operations, taking full ownership of daily operations and lead deliveries via rigorous data analysis and querying

## What We Are Looking For - 5+ years of software engineering experience - 3+ years of proven leadership experience as a Technical Team Lead or Engineering Manager - Strong backend architecture foundations with extensive GCP experience (Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Datastore) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Cloud Build) - Excellent database querying skills, specifically with MySQL and BigQuery - AI fluency, with a solid understanding of AI Agent orchestration (LLMs, Python) - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical teams - Operational agility, with extreme comfort with context-switching, managing urgent ad-hoc requests alongside planned sprints, and creative problem-solving

## Nice to Have - Deep expertise in PHP/Laravel, Nuxt 2/3/4, Vue.js, or FastAPI - Advanced Kubernetes/Helm experience - Background in B2B SaaS, EdTech (Scholarships), or MarTech/CRM integrations - CS/Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience - Experience joining and scaling established, high-performing teams

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunity to work with a mission-driven company making a meaningful impact in education financing - Remote work arrangement with flexible working hours - Access to cutting-edge technology and tools, including AI-driven platforms and cloud architecture - Professional development opportunities, including training and conference sponsorship - Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of talented professionals

- To stand out in the application process, be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with AI-driven platforms and cloud architecture.

• Make sure to highlight your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical teams, as this is a critical aspect of the role.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with Agile methodologies and your approach to leading cross-functional teams.
• Showcase your problem-solving skills by providing examples of how you have handled complex technical challenges in the past.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, such as what the typical career path is for an Engineering Team Lead at ScholarshipOwl or what the biggest challenges are facing the team.
• Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with data analysis and querying, specifically with MySQL and BigQuery.
• Show enthusiasm for the company's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the team's success.