Lead Engineer, Secure Client Engineering

The College Board

Lead Engineer in Secure Client Engineering at College Board, tackling security challenges for Bluebook across multiple platforms. Collaborate with a small team to design and implement robust protections in a mission-driven environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeNew York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $168,000 - $183,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate daily with other engineers using mob programming
Maintain the highest engineering standards across teams
Drive continuous improvement of the team’s engineering practices
Lead and contribute to code and design reviews
Champion and evolve development standards and security policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of production level software development experience
Deep, hands-on experience with native Windows development
Strong proficiency in C++ for production systems
Proficiency in reviewing and improving code structure and architecture
Familiarity with cloud-based development workflows
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective communicator and technical leader

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
A team that invests in your development and success

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++native Windows developmentcode structurearchitecturecloud-based development workflows

Soft Skills

problem-solvingeffective communicationtechnical leadership