Engineering Lead

Counterpart

Engineering Lead managing technical vision for systems at Counterpart. Collaborating with product management and engineering teams to ensure technical standards and quality.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, building, and operating complex software systems, with proficiency in Python, Django, AWS, React, and PostgreSQL. Capable of mentoring engineers and setting technical direction while effectively communicating across engineering, product, and business teams.

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Software System DesignPython ProficiencyAWS ExpertiseTechnical Direction SettingMentoring Engineers

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Hard Skills

Software ArchitectureComplex Software SystemsCode ReviewAI Tool DevelopmentDjangoPostgreSQLReactTechnical StandardsProject ManagementDistributed Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEmotional Quotient (EQ)Low EgoCollaborationMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Amazon Web Services (AWS)DjangoReactPostgreSQLClaude CodeCursor

Industry Keywords

InsuranceTechnical VisionTechnical ReviewRemote TeamsDomain Curiosity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDjangoPostgresPythonReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical vision for your systems.
Partner with a Technical Product Manager to break initiatives into projects.
Run the technical review that gates each project.
Set and maintain Counterpart's technical standards.
Write code and build systems when required.
Mentor engineers working in your domain.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep experience designing, building, and operating complex software systems.
Ability to operate as both architect and individual contributor.
Demonstrated experience reviewing technical work from other engineers.
Proficiency with Python, Django, Amazon Web Services (AWS), React, and PostgreSQL.
Proficiency developing with AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar).
Experience setting technical direction across teams without being the manager.
Domain curiosity about insurance.
Ability to communicate clearly across engineering, product, and business.
Low ego and high Emotional Quotient (EQ).
Experience working with distributed, remote teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.
We value and celebrate our differences and believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work.