Pylon

Team Lead, Software Engineer

PylonYesterday
Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 210,000 – 300,000

Level

Senior

Role

Team Lead, Software Engineer

Posted

Mar 31, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Pylon is seeking a Team Lead Software Engineer to bridge the gap between individual contributor and management roles. This unique position offers a supportive pathway to leadership, allowing senior engineers to develop management skills while maintaining deep technical involvement in a rapidly growing B2B post-sales support platform backed by top-tier investors.

What you'll do

Senior Individual Contributor: Own and ship significant features across the company's technology stack, demonstrating strong technical expertise and delivery capabilities
Team Mentorship: Mentor 2-4 engineers, supporting their professional and technical growth through targeted guidance and support
Team Leadership: Gradually assume team coordination, sprint planning, and project management responsibilities while maintaining technical contributions
Engineering Culture Development: Contribute to scaling the engineering team's culture and collaborative practices as the organization expands
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with founding team to develop engineering leadership skills and drive product development

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesStrong coding skills with ability to write high-quality, efficient code
Technology StackProficiency in React, Golang, GraphQL, and AWS

Education

DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Career Stage3-5+ years of software engineering experience, typically at senior engineer level
Leadership PotentialDemonstrated ability to lead and mentor other engineers, with interest in management career path

Skills

Required skills

Technical FundamentalsStrong engineering fundamentals with ability to ship quality code efficiently
Emotional IntelligenceHigh EQ with ability to motivate and develop team members effectively
Product SenseStrong understanding of product development and cross-functional collaboration

Nice to have

Leadership ExperiencePrior experience or demonstrated potential in technical leadership roles
Startup ExperienceBackground in fast-growing technology startups

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 210,000 – 300,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Health Insurance

Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement Plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

14 company holidays with unlimited PTO

Commuter Benefits

Commuter benefits program

Parental Leave

Comprehensive parental leave support

Fitness Stipend

Fitness and wellness stipend

Company Events

Annual company offsite and team-building events

Meals

Lunch, dinner, and snacks provided at the office

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — Technical assessment of coding skills, problem-solving, and system design capabilities
  3. 3
    Leadership Potential Interview — Discussion about leadership experience, management approach, and career aspirations
  4. 4
    Founder Interview — Meeting with technical founders to assess cultural fit and long-term potential
  5. 5
    Final Discussion — Comprehensive review of role expectations, compensation, and offer details
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Pylon

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Pylon is a platform that helps businesses automate and optimize their customer communication and support operations. The company provides tools for managing customer interactions across multiple channels, enabling organizations to streamline workflows, improve response times, and enhance customer satisfaction. Pylon serves businesses of various sizes looking to modernize their customer engagement infrastructure and gain better visibility into their support operations.

San Francisco, USAFounded 2022usepylon.com

Tech Stack

Languages
GolangReact
Frameworks
GraphQL
Tools
AWS
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