Lead Software Engineer - Content Ingestion

Lead Software Engineer, Content Ingestion Remote (US & Canada) Muck Rack is the leading SaaS platform for public relations and communications professionals. Our mission is to enable organizations to build trust, tell their stories, and demonstrate the unique value of earned media. Muck Rack’s AI‑powered, comprehensive, and integrated platform streamlines the PR workflow to help businesses generate positive media coverage, monitor mentions to manage brand reputation, and analyze PR’s impact on business outcomes. By combining media database, monitoring, and reporting into one dynamic platform, we empower teams to collaborate seamlessly, pitch effectively, and analyse results faster and more efficiently. Founder‑controlled, fully distributed, and growing sustainably, Muck Rack has received several awards for its unparalleled culture and product from organizations like Inc., Quartz, G2, and BuiltIn. We value resilience, transparency, ownership, and customer devotion, and infuse these values into everything we do. We’re looking for a collaborative, self‑motivated Lead Software Engineer to join our growing Content Ingestion team. As our Lead Software Engineer, Content Ingestion, you’ll help design and evolve the systems that transform high volumes of unstructured data into valuable insights for our customers. You’ll collaborate with teammates across Product and Engineering to scale our content pipeline and ensure our platform remains fast, reliable, and data‑rich. What You’ll do: Design, build, and maintain the core systems that power Muck Rack’s content ingestion pipeline Lead technical design and architecture discussions that improve data processing, scalability, and reliability Collaborate with Product, Data Science, and Platform teams to deliver high‑quality, structured data that supports customer workflows Mentor engineers on the team through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing Drive continuous improvement in code quality, testing, security, and performance Take ownership of project delivery, ensuring initiatives are completed with a balance of speed and stability To be set up for success in this role, you’ll need to have: 8+ years of professional experience as a software engineer Hands‑on experience designing, building, and operating streaming or distributed systems to support large‑scale data workflows Expertise with Python or a similar programming language Experience with Django or a comparable web framework (FastAPI, Flask, etc.) Experience building and maintaining microservices that are reliable, observable, and scalable Experience with Kafka or related streaming technologies (Kinesis, etc.) Experience with gRPC, protobuf Experience operating with large‑scale data systems (multi‑terabyte) or high‑traffic SaaS applications Expertise with relational or search databases such as MySQL, Postgres, or Elasticsearch/OpenSearch If any of the below also describe you, this could be an exciting opportunity: Experience designing or optimizing content pipelines or distributed data workflows (converting unstructured to structured and enriching) Experience with background job processing frameworks Experience scaling systems that handle significant data throughput Interest in journalism, media, or the technology that supports those industries In addition, we’re always looking for candidates who: Have excellent communication skills and can explain complex ideas clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences Take ownership of their work, proactively identifying and solving issues without waiting for direction Foster a collaborative and supportive engineering culture by providing thoughtful, constructive feedback Take pride in writing clean, readable, and testable code that remains maintainable over time Balance pragmatism with long‑term thinking, managing complexity and technical debt thoughtfully Embrace curiosity and continual growth Interview Overview Here’s what you can expect from our process. We’ll keep you informed at every step and let you know if anything changes along the way. Intro call with a member of our Talent Team A video interview with the Hiring Manager Final conversation(s) with member(s) of our executive team In the US, the base salary for this role is between $170,000 and $190,000, depending on skills and experience. Total compensation for this role consists of base salary, a quarterly bonus plan, and equity. We take a geo‑neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. For all other countries, we have competitive pay bands based on market standards. Why Muck Rack? Remote Work, Forever Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership Virtual and in‑person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions) Competitive geo‑neutral pay in the U.S. Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment Standardized bonus or commission structure 401(k) with employer contributions Equity opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents 100% premium coverage for individuals on high‑deductible plans 24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program Employer‑funded HSA contributions and other pre‑tax benefits Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription Time Off & Family Benefits 4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days 13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave Learning and Development Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion Bi‑annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly 2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development Inclusive, Customer‑First Culture Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives Agile, founder‑led company focused on collaboration and innovation Trusted by 3,000+ companies worldwide EEO Statement Muck Rack considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage, or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr