Company Name: Colonist

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/ahggai0l4ffmvgy2

Job Description: Posted 1mo agoEngineering Lead@ ColonistView All JobsWebsiteXXRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Evolve systems, Shape design, Mentor teamRequirements Summary:7+ years of software development; leadership experience; expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js, WebSocket; strong architecture and CI/CD knowledge.Technical Tools Mentioned:TypeScript, React, Node.js, WebSocket
Wanted: Colonist Engineering LeadWorking Hours: We work asynchronously and value outcomes over hoursLocation: Fully Remote, Anywhere in the worldCompensation:Competitive salary paid in USD.Negotiable range based on experience and locationStock options (own a piece of Colonist)About ColonistWe're building the biggest digital board game platform on the internet. Last year, our players spent 2,466 years playing 45 million games on our Settlers of Catan alternative. We're a fully remote, asynchronous team spread across multiple continents, focused on crafting extremely polished digital board games that people truly love.About The RoleAs a Engineering Lead at Colonist, your mission is to own our increasing technical complexity by making sound architectural decisions, improving development processes, and raising the technical bar across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on systems thinking, architectural clarity and positively impacting millions of players. What You’ll DoEvolve our TypeScript + Node.js + React + WebSocket systems for scalability, maintainability, and performanceShape our system design and infrastructure direction with long-term clarity in mind.Identify and remove bottlenecks in CI/CD, testing, and deployment reliabilityMentor team members and help them reach masteryRaise technical standards by ensuring code quality, best practices, and documentation are maintained across projectsBuild and maintain a high-performing teamTranslate company and product goals into clear engineering plans and deliverablesStrengthen our engineering values, encourage ownership, and scale a culture of continuous learningRequirements7+ years of professional software development experienceProven experience leading or managing engineersDeep expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js, and WebSocket systemsStrong understanding of system architecture, scalability, and maintainabilityExperience improving CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and team workflowsClear, structured written communication (async collaboration is our norm)Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach othersProven ability to elevate software development teams' technical standardsStrong judgment and decisiveness under uncertaintyNice to HaveExperience in real-time multiplayer or game backend systemsOpen-source contribution or technical community engagementBackground in remote-first or async teamsOur Values at ColonistWe strongly adhere to these values in our team - if these resonate, then you’ll love working here!DependabilityWe're self-driven players who deliver without needing supervision. When we commit to something, we make it happen.OwnershipWe take full responsibility and go beyond our roles to improve Colonist. Each of us acts like we own the company, because through our stock options, we do.Clear CommunicationIn our remote environment, written communication is key. We're direct, structured, and always keep our team in the loop.Efficient ExecutionWe move fast and focus on impact. Instead of getting stuck on perfect solutions, we find practical ways forward and get things done.Continuous LearningWe're curious problem solvers who love a challenge. We constantly seek new ideas, embrace feedback, and aren't afraid to change our minds when we're wrong.Benefits and CompensationCompensationCompetitive salary paid in USDStock options (own a piece of Colonist)BenefitsFully remote team spread across multiple time zonesFlexible hours, we work asynchronously and value outcomes over hoursUnlimited vacationWork equipment providedMonthly budget for productivity tools GrowthWork directly impacts 5M+ yearly active playersRapid learning opportunitiesWork with exceptional colleagues on challenging projectsFreedom to identify and solve problemsAccess to all company metrics and discussionsExpect deep work and autonomy with clear expectations and accountability