Lead Software Engineer at Minted

At Minted, we believe artists shape culture and bring beauty into the world. Our marketplace empowers a global community of independent creators to scale their work, reaching over 75 million homes with unique art, stationery, and textiles. We are looking for a passionate Lead Software Engineer to join our Ordering Services team and help us build the next generation of our platform. If you are driven by the intersection of design and technology, and you want to make a measurable impact in a metrics-driven, collaborative environment, we would love to meet you.

Role at a glance

This is a full-time, lead-level position focused on our Orders Platform, covering everything from cart management to fraud detection. You will work in a hybrid capacity, and the role is open to candidates anywhere. You will play a vital role in shaping our technical roadmap while mentoring a talented team of engineers.

Your impact

• Lead the technical planning and execution for our Order Capture team, ensuring our systems are scalable and robust.
• Collaborate with other lead engineers to define our technical strategy with a 12 to 18 month outlook.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle, including system architecture, code quality, and the implementation of deployment pipelines that improve the overall developer experience.

What you'll need

• At least 7 years of professional software development experience, ideally backed by a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Strong hands-on programming skills, with a strong preference for Python.
• Extensive experience designing and migrating complex distributed systems.
• A strategic mindset that balances short-term project needs with long-term technical vision.
• Effective communication skills to translate complex business problems into technical models for both engineering and leadership teams.
• Expertise in cart systems, payment gateways, and fraud detection mechanisms is considered a major plus.
• Fluency in English.

Perks and compensation

The annual salary range for this role is $135,408 to $227,850, depending on your geographic location and experience. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus and stock options. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-funded health savings account and commuter benefits.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs, including employer-paid subscriptions to wellbeing apps and monthly gym reimbursements.
• Generous employee and friends and family discounts on our products.