Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer at Hearst Magazines, responsible for architecting and building systems for personalized discovery and recommendation features, working closely with product managers, data, designers, and other teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years in software engineering with a focus on backend systems, personalization, or e-commerce platforms
• Hands-on development expertise in Python, React, and building microservices at scale
• Deep knowledge of recommendation systems: collaborative filtering, ranking algorithms, content-based and hybrid models
• Ability to lead through influence in cross-functional environments and drive alignment across product, data, design, and engineering stakeholders

Benefits

• Work with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing
• Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events
• Hybrid work arrangement with 4 days per week in the office
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Flexible work-life balance