Lead Software Engineer, Full-Stack & Mobile

About EarthCam

At EarthCam, we’re not just capturing images — we’re capturing history in the making. As the global leader in live camera technology, content, and services, our innovations empower businesses and individuals to document, monitor, and promote their most ambitious projects. From world-famous landmarks to transformative infrastructure, our cutting-edge cameras and AI-powered visual solutions help the world see progress in a whole new light.

We’re experiencing exciting growth, and there’s never been a better time to join our team. At our state-of-the-art 10-acre headquarters in Upper Saddle River, NJ, you’ll collaborate daily with brilliant minds across engineering, design, marketing, and operations. Our hands-on, in-office culture encourages creativity, connection, and learning — with breakfast and lunch offered multiple times a week, plus regular celebrations and team-building events that make work feel rewarding.

If you’re looking for a company where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a visible impact on a global scale — EarthCam is where your career takes shape.

Mandatory In-Office Position

This role requires working on-site five days a week at our 10-acre campus headquarters in Upper Saddle River, Northern NJ, conveniently located just off Route 17.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on, and enthusiastic Lead Software Engineer to directly manage a critical 12-person team (Backend, Frontend, Mobile, and QA). We need a leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into the code. Your ability to combine deep technical contribution with positive team leadership will ensure a future of progress and success at EarthCam.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Technical Leadership & Code Review

• Serve as a hands-on coding leader across our core tech stack, contributing to and debugging code in:
• Backend: PHP using the Laravel framework.
• Frontend: JavaScript using the React framework.
• Mobile: Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android).
• Perform rigorous and high-quality code reviews across all platforms, ensuring architectural compliance, performance, and best practices.
• Guide the team in developing and maintaining robust test automation frameworks and complex CI/CD pipelines.

Team Management & EarthCam Culture

• Directly manage a team of 12 developers and QA engineers. Successfully bridge the knowledge and experience gap between long-tenured employees and newer team members, fostering a cohesive and positive environment.
• Coach and mentor engineers with a positive attitude and enthusiasm, providing clear direction, technical guidance, and career growth support.
• Lead project execution within the Agile SDLC, driving technical quality and accountability.

• 5+ years of software development and quality engineering experience, with direct, demonstrable expertise in at least three of the following: Kotlin, Swift, PHP/Laravel, JavaScript/React.
• 2+ years of experience in a formal leadership or management role with direct people management responsibilities.
• Proven history of performing code reviews and setting quality standards across a diverse codebase.
• Reliable, responsible, and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills.

The EarthCam package includes excellent salaries, bonuses, benefits, and constant opportunities for development – designed to create an entrepreneurial, invigorating and satisfying environment. Our benefits include: 

• Earn a competitive base salary starting at $100,000, plus a rewarding performance bonus—your success drives your rewards.
• Health insurance (Single coverage 100% paid for by company)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K Plan (with aggressive company matching)
• Paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Regular free breakfasts, lunches and snacks
• In-house Yoga sessions
• Bicycles to ride around campus
• Team BBQs and annual company Olympics