Job Description
Join LawnStarter, a venture-backed leader in the outdoor home services industry, as a Lead Software Engineer. You'll play a key role in building the next generation of our platform, taking end-to-end ownership of projects and influencing technical direction while mentoring the team.
Key Information
- Location Model: Remote
- Location Details: Global (implied "Work from anywhere")
- Salary Range: N/A
- Years Experience Min: N/A (Lead role implies significant experience, but not explicitly stated)
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Company Industry: Outdoor Home Services Tech / SaaS
- Visa Sponsorship: N/A
- Relocation Assistance: N/A
- Working Hours: Flexible schedule
Technical Stack
- Core (Must-Have):
- React / React Native
- TypeScript
- PHP (Laravel) / Node.js
- AWS
- Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis)
- Nice-to-Have:
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Redshift
- Datadog / Sentry
Role & Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical initiatives from design to delivery
- Drive architectural decisions and best practices
- Build scalable backend services and features
- Mentor and guide other developers
- Collaborate with product and design teams
- Must-Have Qualifications:
- Experience leading end-to-end projects
- Proven ability to influence architectural decisions
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- Experience with the core technical stack
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Experience mentoring engineers
- Experience tackling performance and scalability challenges
Company & Culture
- Benefits Highlights:
- Remote work flexibility
- Autonomy and ownership
- Opportunity to build impactful products
- Potential Red Flags / Things to Note:
- Salary range not specified
- Specific experience requirements (years) not explicitly stated
- Company Culture Snippets:
- Emphasis on autonomy and impact
- Collaborative environment
Lead Software EngineerHelp Us Build the Future of Outdoor ServicesAt LawnStarter, we’re transforming the $100B+ outdoor home services industry—making it easier for homeowners to book, manage, and enjoy services like lawn care, landscaping, and more. With $30M+ in venture funding and solid traction, we’re investing in the next generation of our platform—and we’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help drive it.📹 See what we’re building🌟 Why This Role Rocks Own What You Build – Lead projects end-to-end with full autonomy and real impact. Remote & Flexible – Work from anywhere and set your own hours. Build Meaningful Tech – Help shape the tools that thousands of homeowners and service pros rely on daily. Join at the Right Time – We have strong product-market fit and real momentum—you’ll help define what comes next. 💻 Our Tech Stack Frontend: React, React Native, TypeScript Backend: PHP (Laravel), Node.js Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform Data: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Redshift Observability: Datadog, Sentry 🌱 What You’ll DoAs a Lead Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of major projects, collaborate with product and design teams, and lead by doing. You’ll write production code, influence architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers as we grow.A day in the life might include: Scoping a new customer feature with the product team Pairing with another engineer on a tricky bug Reviewing PRs and sharing feedback Building out a scalable backend service or dashboard Deploying to production and monitoring performance You’ll also: Lead technical initiatives from design to delivery Drive architectural decisions and best practices Tackle performance and scalability challenges Guide and mentor other developers Collaborate across teams to ship fast and iterate quickly
Lead Software Engineer
Help Us Build the Future of Outdoor Services
At LawnStarter, we’re transforming the $100B+ outdoor home services industry—making it easier for homeowners to book, manage, and enjoy services like lawn care, landscaping, and more. With $30M+ in venture funding and solid traction, we’re investing in the next generation of our platform—and we’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help drive it.
📹 See what we’re building
🌟 Why This Role Rocks
- Own What You Build – Lead projects end-to-end with full autonomy and real impact.
- Remote & Flexible – Work from anywhere and set your own hours.
- Build Meaningful Tech – Help shape the tools that thousands of homeowners and service pros rely on daily.
- Join at the Right Time – We have strong product-market fit and real momentum—you’ll help define what comes next.
💻 OUR TECH STACK
- Frontend: React, React Native, TypeScript
- Backend: PHP (Laravel), Node.js
- Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform
- Data: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Redshift
- Observability: Datadog, Sentry
🌱 WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of major projects, collaborate with product and design teams, and lead by doing. You’ll write production code, influence architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers as we grow.
A day in the life might include:
- Scoping a new customer feature with the product team
- Pairing with another engineer on a tricky bug
- Reviewing PRs and sharing feedback
- Building out a scalable backend service or dashboard
- Deploying to production and monitoring performance
You’ll also:
- Lead technical initiatives from design to delivery
- Drive architectural decisions and best practices
- Tackle performance and scalability challenges
- Guide and mentor other developers
- Collaborate across teams to ship fast and iterate quickly
Lead Software Engineer
Help Us Build the Future of Outdoor Services
At LawnStarter, we’re transforming the $100B+ outdoor home services industry—making it easier for homeowners to book, manage, and enjoy services like lawn care, landscaping, and more. With $30M+ in venture funding and solid traction, we’re investing in the next generation of our platform—and we’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help drive it.
📹 See what we’re building
🌟 Why This Role Rocks
- Own What You Build – Lead projects end-to-end with full autonomy and real impact.
- Remote & Flexible – Work from anywhere and set your own hours.
- Build Meaningful Tech – Help shape the tools that thousands of homeowners and service pros rely on daily.
- Join at the Right Time – We have strong product-market fit and real momentum—you’ll help define what comes next.
💻 OUR TECH STACK
- Frontend: React, React Native, TypeScript
- Backend: PHP (Laravel), Node.js
- Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform
- Data: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Redshift
- Observability: Datadog, Sentry
🌱 WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of major projects, collaborate with product and design teams, and lead by doing. You’ll write production code, influence architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers as we grow.
A day in the life might include:
- Scoping a new customer feature with the product team
- Pairing with another engineer on a tricky bug
- Reviewing PRs and sharing feedback
- Building out a scalable backend service or dashboard
- Deploying to production and monitoring performance
You’ll also:
- Lead technical initiatives from design to delivery
- Drive architectural decisions and best practices
- Tackle performance and scalability challenges
- Guide and mentor other developers
- Collaborate across teams to ship fast and iterate quickly
Job Details
Location
Remote / Brazil / Argentina / Mexico / Colombia
Key Skills
KubernetesDatadogTypescriptReactAwsReact NativeNode.jsRedisPhpLaravelPostgresqlMysqlTerraformRedshiftSentry