Lead Software Engineer, Accelerator

- Manages a team, typically consisting of up to 7 direct reports - Drives technical vision for a specialized domain within the broader R&D technology landscape - Focuses on delivering exceptional solutions within a defined technical scope, while contributing to the overall engineering strategy - Drives execution by organizing teamwork, setting goals, and holding the team accountable - Monitors and escalates issues with team pace - Empowers team members to own their work - Prioritizes and values unowned or undesirable work that enables the team to move faster - Aligns domain-specific priorities with overall department objectives and strategic initiatives - Upholds a high technical bar while making pragmatic tradeoffs - Develops deep technical expertise in focused domains critical to R&D innovation - Establishes best practices and technical standards within their area of focus - Coaches, provides timely, actionable feedback and advice, and invests time in career development of team members - Responsible for recruiting, performance reviews, performance management, promotions, and career planning in partnership with their manager - Sets direction for the team on a regular cadence in partnership with their manager - Collaborates with stakeholders including customers, product managers, and others in development and execution of the teams roadmap - Communicates strategy, rationale, and progress within the team and to external stakeholders - Works with their team and adjacent teams to solve problems - Contributes strategic thinking within their domain while maintaining strong alignment with broader organizational objectives - Partners with leadership on technical direction, enabling more effective resource allocation and strategic planning across the engineering organization