Responsibilities
Establish the technical vision and architectural direction for a project
Lead design and code reviews, setting a high bar for quality and consistency
Remain hands-on, writing code for the most critical or complex parts of the project
Make sound technical decisions and clearly articulate the trade-offs involved
Champion the adoption of AI-empowered development tools and ensure the project team leverages them effectively
Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their fit for the project
Own the technical delivery of the project end to end, accountable for the outcome
Break down complex problems into clear, actionable plans the team can execute
Manage the project’s technical roadmap and track progress against the plan
Proactively identify, surface, and resolve project risks and blockers
Ensure the project consistently meets its commitments on quality and timeline
Optimize the team’s workflow through strategic use of AI and automation tools
Provide technical mentorship and guidance, accelerating the growth of engineers on the project
Pair with engineers to solve difficult problems and elevate their capabilities
Build consensus around technical decisions through facilitation, not authority
Set an example of engineering craft that raises the standard for the whole team
Foster a culture of psychological safety, technical rigor, and continuous improvement
Guide engineers in developing AI literacy and effective use of AI tools
Act as the primary technical point of contact for the project, interfacing with the Engineering Manager and Product
Articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Communicate project status, risks, and trade-offs openly to leadership and stakeholders
Facilitate productive design discussions that lead to clear decisions and actions
Write clear, concise technical design documents that anchor the project
Collaborate with Product to translate requirements into a coherent technical vision
Ensure the team understands the “why” behind their work and its business value
Propose alternative technical solutions that better meet customer needs or improve user experience
Balance feature delivery, technical debt reduction, and innovation within the project
Identify opportunities where AI can accelerate delivery or improve product quality
6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong technical foundation
Proven track record of leading complex, multi-sprint technical projects to successful delivery, typically as a Senior Engineer or Tech Lead
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and accelerate their technical growth
Experience designing and implementing robust, scalable solutions for team-sized projects
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and business contexts
Experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe or Scrum) and modern software delivery practices
Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and their impact on engineering productivity
Ability to make sound technical decisions in the face of ambiguity, with incomplete information
Aspiration to grow into Engineering Manager on the leadership track, or Staff Engineer on the technical track
Technical Leadership & Innovation
Execution & Delivery
People Leadership
Communication & Collaboration
Product & Business Impact
What We're Looking For
What sets this role apart
Take the first formal step into engineering leadership while continuing to build world-class software
Shape the technical direction of a critical project on the Fusion Automotive Retail Platform
Pioneer the integration of AI into everyday engineering practices at the project level
Develop your leadership craft with clear, defined pathways to Engineering Manager or Staff Engineer
Be the technical anchor for a team while staying close to the codebase and the craft
Have direct, measurable impact on both project outcomes and team capability
This Engineering Lead position offers the unique opportunity to:
Skills Required
- 6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong technical foundation
- Experience leading complex, multi-sprint technical projects through successful delivery
- Experience as a Senior Engineer or Tech Lead
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and accelerate their technical growth
- Experience designing and implementing robust, scalable solutions for team-sized projects
- Strong communication skills across technical and business contexts
- Experience with Agile methodologies, including SAFe or Scrum
- Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and their impact on engineering productivity
- Ability to make sound technical decisions amid ambiguity and incomplete information
- Aspiration to grow into Engineering Manager or Staff Engineer
What We Do
As the largest global automotive technology company, Keyloop delivers cutting-edge solutions, tailored to the modern needs of auto retailers and OEMs alike. With 40 years of automotive DNA, and a deep understanding of what it takes to drive success, Keyloop solutions are delivered in over 90 countries, and trusted by more 20,000 retailers and 80 OEMs worldwide. From the showroom to the workshop, and everything in between, its technology facilitates distinctive customer experiences between key systems, tools and departments. With modern consumers demanding increasingly high levels of service and responsiveness, Keyloop and their partners connect retailers and OEMs to consumers through every step of their journey. Keyloop delivers a proven technology ecosystem that redesigns the automotive retail experience to cultivate lasting loyalty and optimise margins through increased efficiency, elevated experiences, and unrivalled connected data. For more information, please visit www.keyloop.com
