ROLE:

Property Leads is a fast-growing startup building cutting-edge lead generation and data solutions for the real estate industry. We're a lean, high-impact team of 16, solving complex problems at the intersection of technology, data, and growth.

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to take a lead role in shaping our engineering strategy while staying close to the code. This role is hands-on and high-leverage — ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys deep technical ownership, and wants to directly influence the trajectory of a product and company.

You’ll work closely with the executive team to scale our technology, grow our team, and help define the next chapter of our platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of critical systems with high impact across multiple teams.
Drive technical strategy and set engineering standards for scalability, performance, security, and reliability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business to influence product direction.
Recognize how software and systems engineering drive revenue and reduce costs, and use that lens to prioritize initiatives based on business impact.
Hire and mentor senior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and informal coaching.
Dive deep into the code, especially in high-stakes systems (think: distributed systems, high-throughput APIs, low-latency pipelines).
Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies that can create meaningful leverage.
Brainstorm with the executive team on new initiatives from a software perspective.

REQUIREMENTS:

10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in a principal role.
Proven ability to drive complex technical projects from 0 to production.
Deep expertise in the following areas: distributed systems, data platforms, backend APIs, cloud infrastructure.
Strong architectural skills and a pragmatic approach to design tradeoffs.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and aligning cross-team stakeholders.
Empathetic leadership and the ability to build trust across teams.
Proficiency in Python, AWS lambda, MongoDB, ML/AI — but more importantly, fluency in core engineering principles.
Highly motivated and detail-oriented with a proven track record navigating a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

RESULTS:

In your first 6–12 months, success looks like:

Reduced errors and downtime to near 0 in production.
Led the redesign and major scaling effort of our core lead distribution system, improving performance and reliability.
Shipped key infrastructure and product features that unlocked growth and operational efficiency amongst the sales and marketing teams.
Established engineering standards across testing, deployment, and code quality.
Mentored engineers and helped elevate the overall technical maturity of the team.
Played a critical role in hiring and onboarding new technical talent.
Introduced tools, workflows, and frameworks that made development faster and more predictable.
Built strong partnerships with the executive team and other leaders across the company, helping influence company strategy through a technical lens.

SALARY:

Base salary range: $200,000 – $250,000, depending on experience and skill set.
Bonus: Up to 25%, performance-based

BENEFITS:

Competitive total compensation
Unlimited PTO
Paid Sick Time
Flexible work schedule