Engineering Lead
Engineering Lead (Founding Engineer)
Location: Remote – Anywhere in LATAM
Compensation: $80K–USD 120K (DOE)
About the Role
We’re a fast-growing, AI-driven travel startup seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join as a Founding Engineer. This is a high-impact role for someone with strong technical expertise, proven startup experience, and a passion for building innovative products using the latest in AI and automation.
You’ll be instrumental in shaping our product and engineering culture, while working closely with cross-functional, global teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of core products using Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
Work hands-on with code while providing engineering oversight, during US working hours.
Collaborate closely with founders to ensure seamless alignment between engineering and business needs.
Manage code quality through reviews, mentoring, and clear technical direction.
Coordinate and communicate with distributed teams across the US, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Latin America.
Help recruit and build a full-time, high-performing engineering team.
Contribute to the product roadmap and drive innovation in AI-powered travel experiences.
Requirements
Proven experience as a founding engineer or engineering lead in a fast-paced startup environment.
Strong technical expertise in Node.js, React, and TypeScript, with a focus on scalable and maintainable architecture.
Hands-on experience building and shipping products at a consumer-facing startup, ideally with high design and UX standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align engineering with business goals.
Deep curiosity and practical knowledge of modern AI tools, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted development platforms (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor).
Availability to work primarily during US business hours.
Willingness to travel to the US once a month for in-person collaboration.
Fully committed to the role—no part-time or side projects.
A US visa is a plus.
Nice to have Qualifications
Experience recruiting, hiring, and managing engineering teams.
Interest or background in consumer travel technology and reward/points optimization.
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