Lead Product Engineer

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Job Title: Lead Product Engineer



Location-Type: Remote – U.S., EST hours preferred



Start Date Is: ASAP



Duration: 2–3 Month Contract-to-Hire



Compensation Range: $80–$90/hr | Target Conversion Salary: $200K–$240K



Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K



Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description:

• Lead the build of a new 0-to-1 digital product from discovery and prototyping through launch and iteration.

• Partner closely with Product, Design, SMEs, and stakeholders to determine what should be built and how to build it.

• Own development end-to-end across backend, frontend, data, and AWS infrastructure.

• Build scalable applications using TypeScript, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, and AWS.

• Help incorporate AI capabilities directly into the product and leverage AI-assisted development tools.

• Operate in a highly collaborative, startup-style environment while remaining hands-on with development.

Requirements:

• 5 years of software engineering experience with Senior/Lead-level ownership.

• Strong 0-to-1 product development experience and a product-first mindset.

• Strong backend engineering and data/information architecture experience.

• Experience with TypeScript/Node.js, React, and AWS.

• Experience deploying and scaling production applications.

• Strong business acumen with experience working directly with Product, Design, customers, or business stakeholders.

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Copilot.

• Startup, greenfield, or founding-engineer-style experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree required.