Lead Software Engineer
About this role
Why Faculty? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here . We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-de
About software engineering roles
Software engineers design, build, test, and maintain code that powers a product. Day-to-day work mixes writing code, code reviews, debugging production issues, design discussions, and meetings — exact ratio depends on seniority and team size.
Typical skills: Git, one or more languages (JavaScript/Python/Go/Java/Rust), database basics, system design at the senior level
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Salary insights (US, rough)
Typical range for software engineering roles in the US is $75,000–$220,000/year, varying widely with seniority, company stage, and city.
Estimates only. For company-specific numbers, check levels.fyi (tech), Glassdoor, or ask in the interview.
How to prep for the interview
Most software engineering interviews follow a predictable arc: a recruiter screen, a technical screen (coding or system design), one or more on-site / virtual on-site loops (more coding + behavioral + system design + maybe a deep-dive on a project from your resume), and a final manager or "fit" round. Expect 4–6 hours of total interview time for a senior role, less for junior.
Be ready for: "Walk me through a recent project — what tradeoffs did you make?", "How would you design a service to do X?", a live coding exercise (LeetCode-medium-ish), and "Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate". Practice talking while coding — silence in a 45-minute exercise reads as not knowing what you're doing, even when you're just thinking.
Where this role typically leads
Typical progression: Junior (0–2 yrs) → Mid (2–5 yrs) → Senior (5–8 yrs) → Staff / Principal (8+ yrs), with manager track diverging around the senior level. Salary roughly doubles between junior and senior at most companies; staff+ adds another 30–50% for IC track, more for management at big-tech scale.
The biggest career inflection points: going from "writes the code" to "designs the system" (around mid-to-senior), and going from "owns a feature" to "owns ambiguity" (around senior-to-staff). The skill that matters most at every level above junior is communicating technical decisions clearly to non-engineers — not raw coding speed.
Red flags to watch for
- "Rockstar developer wanted" — usually means the role is overworked and under-supported. Look for "team", "collaboration", and "mentorship" in the JD instead.
- No mention of code reviews, testing, or CI/CD. Either the company doesn't do them (technical debt is rampant) or doesn't think they matter enough to mention.
- "Full-stack" in the title but the JD lists 12 frameworks. They want a unicorn for the price of one engineer. The role will be brutal.
- Vague on-call expectations. Always ask explicitly: "How often are engineers on call? What's the pager load?"
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What does a software engineering role typically involve?
Software engineers design, build, test, and maintain code that powers a product. Day-to-day work mixes writing code, code reviews, debugging production issues, design discussions, and meetings — exact ratio depends on seniority and team size.
What's the typical salary range for software engineering roles in the US?
Roughly $75,000–$220,000 USD/year, depending on seniority, location, and company stage. This is a wide range on purpose — verify against levels.fyi or Glassdoor for the specific company.
