Atomic - Remote Jobs

Tech Lead, Python

Atomic - Remote Jobs

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Distributed Systems

About the role

  • Serve as the primary technical authority on the team, making architectural decisions, defining best practices, and setting coding standards to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable codebases.
  • Design, implement, and optimize core system architecture, ensuring it supports high availability, high-volume processing, and complex data workflows.
  • Partner with the CTO, CPO, Infrastructure Architect, and other senior leaders to align technical initiatives with product and business goals, contributing to the overall strategic direction.
  • Lead the design and development of large-scale projects, driving them from concept through implementation, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Mentor engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement across teams.

Requirements

  • 8–10 years in software engineering, with at least 3–5 years in technical leadership, ideally at a senior or principal engineer level.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
  • Strong track record in designing and implementing complex architectures for distributed systems, with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.
  • Demonstrated success in setting technical direction, guiding large projects, and establishing best practices across teams.
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide engineers across multiple levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team.
Benefits
  • Remote-First Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a remote-first setup that supports work-life balance and productivity.
  • Budget provided for setting up your home office setup.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with an unlimited PTO policy, empowering you to recharge and maintain balance.
  • Professional Development: Access resources for growth, including conference passes, online courses, and training programs to support your career advancement.
  • Parental Leave: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your family during this important time.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
software engineeringarchitectural designsystem architecturehigh availabilityhigh-volume processingcomplex data workflowsdistributed systemsperformance optimizationscalabilitysecurity
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentoringcross-functional collaborationstrategic alignmentcontinuous improvementcommunicationteam culture developmentproject managementproblem-solvingguidance