Senior Engineer (Product)

Later is the world’s most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns. By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible investments. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2. 4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch. By combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later bridges creativity and performance so campaigns don’t just look good—they deliver results. Learn more at later. com . About the role: The Senior Engineer is responsible for driving large-scale projects, delivering impactful features, and maintaining high engineering standards. You’ll solve complex problems, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while continuously improving our codebases and fostering a culture of technical excellence. With deep expertise in modern software development and Agile practices, you’ll shape how we build, scale, and innovate—directly influencing product velocity and engineering culture. What you’ll do: Strategy - Scope, plan, and lead delivery of large-scale features and roadmap initiatives. - Clarify and refine requirements across stakeholders in a fast-moving environment. - Navigate ambiguous requirements and competing interests to deliver features that delight users. - Contribute to long-term architectural planning and system design. Technical / Execution - Lead technical problem-solving for complex, cross-team challenges and production issues. - Continuously improve the codebase by upholding high standards for code reviews, architecture, testing, and deployment. - Ensure scalable and maintainable solutions across both frontend and backend systems.

- Act as the go-to expert for debugging, troubleshooting, and system reliability. Team / Collaboration - Collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to align on priorities and delivery. - Clearly communicate technical and non-technical concepts across the organization. - Participate actively in meetings, providing input that drives clarity and shared understanding. - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure features meet user and business needs. Leadership  - Mentor and develop junior engineers through coaching, pairing, and feedback. - Champion engineering best practices, raising the bar for technical excellence across the team. - Model emotional intelligence and resilience, building trust and inspiring growth in others. Research / Best practices - Stay current on emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectures. - Promote Agile best practices and contribute to evolving team workflows (Scrum/Kanban). - Share insights on industry trends and competitor approaches to inform product and engineering strategy. What success looks like: - Successful delivery of complex, high-impact features that advance business goals. - Improved stability, scalability, and maintainability of the codebase. - Junior engineers consistently leveling up under your mentorship. - High trust and collaboration with cross-functional partners. - Recognition as a technical leader and problem-solver across the organization. What you bring: - 7–10 years of progressive software engineering experience (leadership required) - In-depth knowledge of modern software development practices and architectures. - Strong track record of scoping, delivering, and evolving large-scale features.