Tech Lead, Explore

This role is hybrid/in-office preferred in San Mateo, California, with remote flexibility considered case by case.. Posted 5 months ago

The role

You will own the technical direction and evolution of the Explore product. You will establish multi-tenant architecture foundations and build APIs and abstractions for the platform.

What you will do

Own the technical direction and evolution of the Explore product
Establish foundational patterns for Stellic's first multi-tenant system
Make architectural decisions in a fast-moving environment
Build and maintain APIs and abstractions
Drive engineering excellence by defining and mentoring on best practices, design patterns, and code quality

Required qualifications

5+ years of backend or full stack engineering experience operating at scale
Track record of leading complex implementations as a technical lead
Experience building and scaling 0→1 and 1→10 product surfaces
Strong judgment in making architectural decisions in evolving and ambiguous domains
Experience introducing and shaping new system patterns
Ability to balance speed, iteration, and long-term system design
Strong proficiency in SQL and database optimization
Clear and effective communication skills

Nice to have

PostgreSQL

Benefits

Competitive salary
Meaningful equity
Flexible, outcome-driven culture
Health insurance with Stellic covering 99% of your premium and 75% for dependents
401(k)
Commuter benefits
Annual international retreats

About the company

Stellic is a fast-growing startup backed by leading social impact investors. The company partners with top institutions to support over 1 million students across 7 countries.