Noodle

Lead Engineer, Engineering (EDge Product Suite)

Noodle • $120K — $140K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years' experience in core programming languages and frameworks.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard tools for engineering tasks.
  • Interest in AI engineering tools and their applications.
  • Experience designing and implementing agentic systems (e.g., LangGraph, LangChain, LangFuse).
  • Track record in agile product development methodologies.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in hiring, resource allocation, and project prioritization with Technology Leadership.
  • Collaborate in designing enterprise-level features with the Product Manager.
  • Define organization-wide engineering policies and best practices.
  • Implement AI engineering tools for enhanced product development.
  • Design systems that integrate with existing products.
  • Audit technology products and propose improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor engineers and assist with their technical and career development.

Benefits

  • Work flexibility: either from NYC office or home.
  • 401(k) with company match plus equity opportunities.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and employee assistance program.
  • 4 weeks of paid vacation plus holidays and sick leave.
  • Annual education stipend for professional development.
Full Job Description
As our Lead Engineer, Engineering (EDge Product Suite), you will:

  • Assist Technology Leadership in hiring recommendations, resource allocation, and project prioritization.
  • Collaborate with the EDge Product Suite Product Manager in prioritization and designing enterprise-level features.
  • Define and document organization-level engineering policies and best practices.
  • Propose and implement the strategic use of AI engineering tools to enhance product development and team efficiency.
  • Design and implement agentic systems that integrate with existing products.
  • Provide technology choice, implementation, and improvement recommendations to team leads and engineers.
  • Independently audit and propose initiatives to address deficiencies in Noodle's technology products and processes.
  • Work to improve overall software quality by implementing and leading code review, automated testing, continuous integration, and other QA best practices.
  • Assist in high-level technology design and project planning.
  • Responsible for scaling the suite of EDge applications and continue to aim for a serverless infrastructure where applicable.
  • Mentor and act as the line manager for EDge team engineers, assisting with day-to-day duties as needed as well as providing technical and career development advice.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


You have:

  • 5-8 years of experience in several core programming languages and related frameworks.
  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent business experience.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard tools necessary to do your job.
  • A keen interest and capability in using AI engineering tools.
  • Experience designing and implementing agentic systems and associated tools and frameworks (LangGraph, LangChain, LangFuse, OpenAI Agents SDK)
  • Proven track record working in agile methodologies to manage product development with the software development team.
  • Critical thinker and data-driven, able to identify the right problem to solve
  • Strong strategic, analytical, communication, and management skills, and a proven ability to influence others
  • Respect and understanding of other disciplines; including User Experience, Product Development, Quality and Release
  • Web technology: Python, NodeJS, ReactJS, Bootstrap, ANT Design, SSO, AWS AppSync (GraphQL). Golang experience is advantageous.
  • Cloud: Amazon, EC2 instances, serverless technologies including AWS Lambda, SNS, API Gateway.
  • Database: PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with an ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
  • Proven track record managing multiple, complex projects from conception through implementation
  • Proven ability to successfully manage a team with strong leadership and team coaching skills
  • Excellent client engagement and relationship management skills
  • Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
  • Ability to work effectively in dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment


Meet the team!

Noodle Benefits:

  • Work from our beautiful NYC office OR the comfort of your home office!
  • Computer and charger on us!
  • 401(k) with company match, plus equity opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family (including mental health benefits like Headspace and Talkspace)
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Optional voluntary coverage, including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and commuter benefits
  • Pre-tax benefit options that help you save on eligible healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness initiatives and resources
  • Free subscription to the Calm app
  • Employee discount program
  • 4 weeks of paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
  • Monthly mobile connectivity stipend
  • Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
  • Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company


$120,000 - $140,000 a year

Eligibility Requirements:

This position is based in the United States, and applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States. Employees are required to reside within the United States for the duration of their employment.

About Noodle

Noodle is an education website helping parents and students make better decisions about learning. Using our interactive search tools, families can find the best educational opportunities for their children. We provide information on K-12 schools, colleges, and graduate programs, as well as tutoring, test prep, and other educational services.
Learn more about Noodle
Size
100 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
2010
* Ladders Estimates

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