Lead Software Engineer

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Large Language Models - LLMs, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, SaaS, SDLC

Job Description

We’re looking for a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer who will be a hands-on builder of the product and lead a small team (2–3 engineers) in an AI-first development environment. The core of this role is using AI tools as a primary force multiplier across the software lifecycle to accelerate delivery of SaaS products without sacrificing quality. You’ll set direction, raise engineering standards, and guide the team through modern, AI-enabled ways of building.

The role will be based in our office in Atlanta (hybrid work model with two days in the office and three days remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-On Product Engineering
• Design, build, test, and ship high-impact SaaS features and services
• Drive architecture decisions and technical execution from requirements to production
• Set and uphold standards for code quality, reliability, observability, and security

AI-First Development Leadership

Evaluate, implement, and standardize AI tools across the SDLC (coding, review, testing, docs, incident analysis)

Build “AI-in-the-loop” workflows for:

• Requirements/spec drafting
• Design exploration and architecture docs
• Code generation, refactoring, and migrations
• Test creation and regression detection
• Documentation, runbooks, and onboarding

Define guardrails for safe and effective AI use (security, privacy, IP, data handling)

• Team Leadership & Coaching
• Lead and mentor a team of 2–3 engineers through planning, execution, and delivery
• Coach engineers on strong fundamentals and high-leverage AI-assisted workflows
• Provide technical guidance through design reviews, code reviews, and pairing

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with product, design, and leadership to deliver the right solutions quickly
• Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities clearly and proactively

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including leading small teams or acting as a player/coach
• Proven ability to build and ship SaaS products end-to-end in fast-moving environments
• Strong system design and problem-solving skills; able to articulate tradeoffs clearly
• Deep, practical experience using AI/LLM tools in daily engineering work, with clear opinions on what drives real leverage
• Excellent communication and mentorship skills; comfortable leading change

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating LLM-based features into production systems
• Background in developer productivity, platform engineering, or SDLC automation
• Familiarity with AI privacy, security, and compliance considerations

Why Evident?

• Our team solves a crucial problem with huge business potential together, and we are able to see exactly how our contribution affects customers!
• Competitive pay package, including base pay and stock options
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits and 401K
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family
• Home internet stipend, virtual events, & more!
• Recently named one of Atlanta's Coolest Companies & 50 on Fire by Atlanta Inno
• Recently named one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies in Atlanta & one of the Best Places to Work in Atlanta by Atlanta Business Chronicle