Lead Engineer - Communities

HighLevel is an AI-powered business operating system that gives agencies, entrepreneurs and SMBs the infrastructure to build, automate and scale. We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Communities Team, which empowers businesses and creators to build vibrant, branded spaces where members can connect, share content, and engage in meaningful discussions.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous job processing
• Strong experience with relational and NoSQL data models (especially with complex temporal data)
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular) and building full-stack web applications
• Proven track record of architecting complex systems and delivering scalable, high-performance web apps in production
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, API design, and microservices architecture in a multi-tenant environment
• Skilled in guiding technical architecture, making high-impact engineering decisions, and mentoring fellow engineers
• Experience with code quality practices, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and dev tooling optimization
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with clear and collaborative communication across cross-functional teams

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Visa Sponsorship
• Relocation Assistance