Software Engineering Team Lead — Hybrid, U.S.-Based

Job overview

The Software Engineering Team Lead role is hybrid, with employees able to live anywhere in the United States or its territories and travel periodically for in-person events. The listed pay range is $135,280–$152,190 per year. Common App develops a free college application used by more than one million students each year to apply to member colleges and universities. The lead provides technical direction and mentorship to software developers while helping deliver high-quality web and mobile products. The role supports Common App’s mission by guiding engineering practices, architecture, and delivery for products serving its college admissions community.

What you'll do

• Provide technical guidance and mentor software developers
• help design and develop web-based and mobile products
• guide frontend and backend architecture and practices
• support CI/CD and cloud strategy
• guide Agile and software development lifecycle practices
• oversee production troubleshooting, solution evaluation, and secure coding practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineering team lead

hybrid

u.s.-based

common app

$135,280–$152,190/year

full-time

javascript

angular

typescript

c#/.net core

aws

team leadership

college admissions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, company and floating holidays, sick leave, monthly mental health day, remote-work and mobile stipends, office setup stipend, 403(b) contribution and match, health, vision and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, professional development funds, and additional employee support programs.

Why this role

Virtual-first environment; periodic travel for retreats and leadership sessions; broad professional development and benefits package.

About the employer

Common App is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.