Lead Software Engineer

As a Lead-Level Software Engineer at Summer, you will guide technical direction for your pod while remaining an active contributor to the codebase. You will set and uphold a high bar for engineering excellence, security, and maintainability. You will drive cross-functional alignment through clear technical communication and documentation. You will identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and help the team consistently meet commitments. You will lead design discussions and ensure thoughtful trade-offs between speed, scalability, and reliability. You will create a healthy, supportive, and high-performing team culture grounded in accountability and curiosity. You will translate product and business priorities into actionable, technical roadmaps.