Lead Software Architect

About Pulley Pulley's mission is to make it easier for anyone to start a company. We believe that more startups should exist and that founder‑led companies are more successful in the long term. With Pulley’s cap table management tools, companies can better understand and optimize their equity for the long term. Starting a company is hard enough. Managing equity shouldn’t be. As AI reshapes how companies operate, we’re exploring what equity management looks like in an AI‑native world. We believe there's an opportunity to redefine how early‑stage leaders build and manage their companies. It’s a brand‑new, unsolved challenge—and we’re building a solution that leverages our strengths to meet it. Our trajectory is fueled by top investors like Founders’ Fund, Stripe, General Catalyst, Caffeinated Capital, 8vc, Elad Gil, among other great angels. Pulley is growing quickly with over 4,000 customers including startups like Linear, Runway, Fathom, and Roam, and we’re growing the team to meet the demand. About the role We’re looking for an exceptional Lead Software Architect to drive technical excellence across our architecture areas (Golang, Python, Typescript, DevOps, Data & Persistence, and Orchestration). This role is perfect for a seasoned engineering leader who has done a little bit of everything. You bring deep and broad technical mastery coupled with strategic vision, and love solving complex problems. You’ll spearhead organization‑wide initiatives, shape architectural decisions across multiple domains, and elevate engineering standards around performance, security, and scalability. This role offers the rare opportunity to fundamentally shape how we build software at Pulley and establish the engineering practices that will power our continued growth. What you’ll do Define and champion technical quality standards across the engineering organization Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to ensure the technical roadmap supports broader company objectives, and balances feature delivery speed with long‑term codebase health Provide mentorship and technical direction to the designated architects for each architecture area (Golang, Python, Typescript, DevOps, Data & Persistence, and Orchestration) Create comprehensive standards for building robust, scalable systems including monitoring, automated testing, deployment pipelines, and development best practices Diagnose systemic issues that lead to technical debt and implement organizational solutions to prevent future problems Build systems to measure, track, and systematically address existing technical challenges Review technical documents and proposals What you bring 10+ years of software engineering experience with substantial time in staff+ technical leadership roles Track record of successfully implementing engineering best practices and driving process improvements across teams Extensive background in architectural strategy, large‑scale system design, and providing technical leadership in multifaceted organizations Strong proficiency in modern programming languages like Python, Go, or Typescript Ability to work across functions and articulate technical decisions and trade‑offs to diverse audiences, including non‑technical stakeholders Versatile problem‑solving skills and a holistic approach to engineering challenges Why work at Pulley? We’ve moved beyond early‑stage uncertainty – our product has traction and we’re building on a solid foundation, but we’re still early enough in our journey where your work will directly shape the company’s trajectory as we scale. Make it easier for anyone to start a company – founders turn bold ideas into reality – building things that might not exist otherwise. Starting a company is hard enough. Managing equity shouldn’t be. Pulley exists to make equity management simpler, smarter, and more accessible for founders from day one. Work with a high‑performing and passionate team – we value the concept of stunning colleagues and we’re thoughtful about creating a team that’s excited about building a great company together. Our operating principles: Principles over playbooks – understand why strategies succeed or fail by asking questions. When you know the ‘why’, you can adapt, innovate, and find new paths to success. Momentum over speed – find the best path to deliver value. Build momentum to balance the short‑term wins vs longer‑term success. Good taste over data – take bold bets and trust your instincts to find the unlikely bet. Ideas over egos – let the best idea win, no matter where it comes from. Cultivate an environment where everyone feels empowered to speak up. Gladiator over spectator – execute; don’t just critique or ideate. You’re the one putting in the work, sweating the details, and driving for results. Conviction over consensus – have the courage to back your ideas strongly, even when they defy the status quo. Disagree and commit. Proactive over passive – drive your own clarity and pull for context. Ask questions, dig deeper, and grasp the full picture. Benefits Competitive salary and equity Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Unlimited PTO + Winter holiday break Parental leave Generous stipends for WFH, learning, wellness, and AI tools 401(k) match (US) / Pension match (Canada) Annual Salary Range: $237,000-$275,000 USD. The range above reflects the typical salary range for this role. The final offer will depend on factors such as your experience, interview performance, level, and other considerations assessed during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Framework Ventures