Software Development Team Lead, Lightspeed

• Experience with LLMs or agent frameworks is welcome, but not required—we’re looking for strong engineering leadership first, with the curiosity and drive to explore AI in real-world use
• Proven experience leading software engineers in a team setting
• Strong backend development skills in either Java (Spring Boot) or Python (FastAPI, Flask)
• Solid understanding of system design, scalable services, and API development
• Experience working with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across roles and regions
• Ability to manage complexity, make trade-offs, and keep teams focused
• Curiosity about AI/LLMs and a willingness to explore their practical use on the job
• You care deeply about helping engineers grow and succeed
• You enjoy solving complex problems through clean, maintainable code
• You thrive in environments that are still taking shape and aren’t afraid of ambiguity
• You’re passionate about AI and excited to explore its practical impact
• You’re calm under pressure and able to lead with clarity

Desirable

• We're looking for a talented Software Development Team Lead to guide and grow our Agent OC Squad—a new team focused on building and scaling AI-powered systems using LLMs, agent frameworks, and related technologies
• The team works on a mix of internal tools, product-facing AI features, and enablement efforts that help other teams adopt AI across Lightspeed
• You’ll play a key leadership role while staying hands-on
• You’ll guide a team of backend engineers, work directly on backend systems (Java or Python), and help define and deliver practical AI solutions
• As a leader, your focus will be to grow your team, support clear delivery, and bring solid engineering practices to an evolving and fast-moving domain
• Under your guidance, the Agent OC Squad will design and build intelligent tools, services, and features that support internal teams and extend Lightspeed’s product capabilities
• You’ll shape the squad’s technical direction, lead delivery, and help team members grow their impact
• Be the trusted lead and partner of a development team of 5–6 engineers, supporting their growth and day-to-day work
• Guide the design and delivery of AI-powered tools, APIs, and services that use LLMs and agent frameworks
• Stay hands-on: review code, contribute to system design, and lead by example
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture
• Ensure high-quality, maintainable backend systems—primarily in Java (Spring Boot) or Python
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering leaders to align strategy and execution
• Drive technical decision-making and help define the squad’s roadmap in an emerging domain
• Continuously improve delivery processes, development practices, and team health
• Contribute to hiring by identifying and attracting strong engineering talent

• With Lightspeed PX, you can enjoy flexible paid time off and up to 2 months remote per year with our hybrid work policy
• Equity options, because this is your company too
• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
• Interest groups, from #coffee_pals to sponsored sports teams
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook

Lightspeed provides restaurateurs and retailers with the simplest way to run their businesses at full potential. It helps entrepreneurs offer their customers positive and memorable experiences by taking care of the day-to-day management aspects of their business.