Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer (Full-Time)

Remote, Anywhere in the US

We’re seeking a Lead Engineer to own delivery across our core product stack, mentor a small but mighty engineering team, and ensure our platform is fast, scalable, and reliable.

About AnswersNow:

At AnswersNow, our goal is to transform autism care by making it more accessible and effective. Through our virtual platform, families are paired with expert clinicians and receive timely, personalized therapy that drives real progress. We are scaling nationally and committed to using technology to deliver better outcomes for families everywhere.

Why this role matters:

As a Lead Full Stack Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of how we build, scale, and deliver our core experience. You’ll guide a team of 4–6 engineers, help define technical direction, and ensure our architecture and codebase are positioned for long-term growth. This role blends hands-on development with thoughtful leadership — balancing execution today with the foresight to keep our systems strong tomorrow. By creating clear standards and fostering collaboration, you’ll multiply the impact of every engineer on your team.

Job Details

• W2 Employee

• Full-Time (Remote)

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of 4–6 engineers across the full stack (React, Node.js, Express, Postgres).

• Drive architecture and implementation decisions for our core platform.

• Partner with product and design to deliver user experiences that are fast, intuitive, and reliable.

• Ensure high standards for code quality, testing, and performance.

• Manage and evolve our AWS infrastructure (ECS, Lambda, S3, and related services).

• Coach and mentor engineers, helping them grow in both technical depth and ownership.

• Collaborate with leadership to align technical priorities with business goals.

What you bring:

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a lead or senior role.

• Deep experience building full-stack applications using React and Node.js.

• Strong understanding of AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, etc.) and modern DevOps practices.

• Proven ability to guide teams through complex projects from design to deployment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills — you thrive in a team environment.

• A builder’s mindset: you care about clean architecture, long-term maintainability, and developer productivity.

What we Offer

• Stock options and meaningful ownership in company growth.

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Remote-first team with flexible work environment.

• Flexible hours with an async-friendly team culture
  

More About AnswersNow

At AnswersNow, we believe that innovation should be inclusive. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our fully-remote team operates with trust, autonomy, and respect. Learn more about us at getanswersnow.com.