AI Voice Chain Engineering Team Lead

We seek an experienced and dynamic Team Lead to manage and guide a squad of 5-7 engineers, ranging from junior developers to senior and principal engineers. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can drive by example, foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and effectively manage the team's technical and professional growth.

• Lead and manage a diverse engineering squad, overseeing their day-to-day activities, project assignments, and professional development.
• Drive technical excellence by actively participating in coding, design, and architecture discussions, setting high standards for code quality and best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 
• Mentor and coach team members, providing guidance on technical challenges, career development, and skill enhancement.
• Facilitate Agile methodologies within the squad, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the architectural design and implementation of high-performance, scalable IP and Voice data stream processing solutions.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and potential risks within the team's projects.
• Foster a positive team culture encouraging innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Manage team performance, conduct regular one-on-ones, and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with other team leads and senior leadership to align squad goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Participate in hiring to build and maintain a robust and diverse engineering team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least three years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, with experience in modern language standards and frameworks.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, IP traffic handling, and telecommunications engineering concepts.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming, performance optimization, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly Kanban and Scrum.
• Proven track record of leading successful software projects and driving technical initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to guide team members through complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud technologies and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application in data processing and analytics.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerization, etc.).
• Experience with real-time data processing systems and big data technologies.
• Understanding of security best practices in software development.