Lead Software Engineer

Empower$114K — $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Familiarity with full-stack environments
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies
  • Knowledge of industry best practices in technical architecture
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and influencing skills

Responsibilities

  • Understand the complete technical flow of the project
  • Collaborate with business partners for best practices
  • Influence technical solutions through knowledge sharing
  • Apply problem-solving skills to advance the team
  • Assist in code reviews and uphold standard practices
  • Continuously learn new technologies and development practices
  • Serve as a resource for innovative solutions and proofs of concept

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250/year
  • Generous paid time off and floating holidays
  • Paid volunteer time of 16 hours/year
  • Comprehensive leave of absence programs
  • Involvement in Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
Full Job Description
The Lead Software Engineer will provide intermediate technical leadership by helping the team follow approved architecture and develop solutions and design considerations for the development, maintenance, and improvement of software applications. This role will help establish best practices in software development, coding, code review, testing, and problem-solving while delivering complex project deliverables.

What you will do:
  • Understand the end-to-end technical flow of the project.
  • Collaborate with business partners and architects to understand, recommend, and follow best practices and implement solutions.
  • Influence technical solutions by sharing knowledge and brainstorming with the team.
  • Help the team move forward by applying technical problem-solving skills.
  • Assist with code reviews and reinforce standard practices within the team.
  • Continuously learn and adapt to recent technologies and development practices.
  • Serve as a go-to resource for exploring innovative solutions and conducting proofs of concept.

What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training.
  • 5+ years of experience in software development.
  • Experience working in a full-stack environment.
  • Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and practices.
  • Strong knowledge of industry best practices related to technical and architectural practices.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and technical influencing skills.

What will set you apart:
  • Relevant project experience working in complex environments.
  • Project experience working on Agile full-stack teams delivering multiple projects.


This job operates in a professional office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
  • Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
  • Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.


Base Salary Range
$114,000.00 - $165,300.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:
09-11-2026

About Empower

Empower is a retirement plan recordkeeping financial holding company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States. It is the second-largest retirement plan provider in the United States.
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