Lead Software Engineer (US Remote)

Who we are:

At Alignable, we believe that small businesses are stronger together. Our mission is to empower business owners to harness the full potential of their networks by creating a trusted online platform where authentic relationships thrive. We know that success in business isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you know and how you support each other.

Alignable is a remote-first, mission-driven, Series C growth-stage startup dedicated to helping small businesses gain a competitive edge. Small businesses fuel our communities, creating jobs, driving innovation, and bringing unique character to every neighborhood. Yet, too often, they struggle to find the right customers, partners, and resources — and that’s where we come in.

As the largest business networking platform in North America, Alignable connects over 9 million business owners across 30,000+ communities, making it easier to build trusted relationships that drive real business growth. When entrepreneurs join Alignable, they gain access to:

✅ AI-powered smart networking that connects them with the right partners and customers

✅ Trusted referrals and recommendations to help grow their business

✅ Exclusive industry insights to navigate challenges and stay ahead

✅ A supportive community where they can learn, collaborate, and thrive

By fostering genuine, high-value connections, Alignable helps small business owners break through barriers, find new opportunities, and grow with confidence.

In a world where small businesses face constant challenges, Alignable is where entrepreneurs come to connect, learn, and succeed—together.

If you’re looking for a company where your work will have real impact—helping millions of small business owners thrive—let’s talk.

What you will be doing:

We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer who is passionate about building delightful user experiences and using technical expertise to lead a high-performing team that will play a critical role in helping small businesses be successful. As a technical leader in our growing team, you will have the opportunity to impact the future of not just your team, but also the company and our entire member base.

Alignable’s Engineering department supports all Product teams, building velocity and quality into our core products. The department is fast-paced and highly collaborative and is divided into five main product pillars/squads: Networking, Relationships, Solutions, Groups & Events, and Martec & Infrastructure. You will lead, manage, and continue to grow one of these squads depending on interest and fit.

Being a Lead Software Engineer requires combining a highly collaborative mindset with a relentless pursuit of shipping software. You will work closely with product management, design, growth marketing, and business partners to set and then accomplish an evolving set of strategic goals.

This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. To be eligible for this position, you must live in the U.S. and have authorization to work in the U.S. without a visa.

About our tech stack:

• Frontend: Typescript/React/Jest
• Backend: Ruby/Rails/RSpec, Elixir/Phoenix/ExUnit
• Databases: Postgres, Redis, DynamoDB, OpenSearch
• Deployment: CI/CD w/ Github, AWS
• Analytics: Kinesis, Lambda, Python, Pandas, Snowflake

What success looks like:

• You will partner with product and design to drive the technical and business outcome of the work your team will be doing. 
• You will demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, design specifications and architecture diagrams for high performing applications.
• You will break up the work in ways that everyone on the team can be productive and work efficiently.
• You will perform code reviews and level up the code delivered by the team via mentoring and coaching.
• You will develop proficiency in our technology to enable coding more algorithmically/architecturally challenging features.

What you will bring:

• You have 5-8+ years of experience as a full stack software developer in OOP; Ruby, Elixir, or React proficiency is a plus. 
• You have at least 2+ years of mentorship experience; at least one of which was in a true Team Lead/Technical Lead role where you were also responsible for stakeholder management.
• You have experience working very closely with Product teams; experience driving Product requirements independently is a plus.
• You are deeply obsessed with doing what is right for customers.
• You have proficient oral and written communication, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• You have demonstrated the ability to deal with ambiguity and work in a dynamic environment.
• You have the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse, talented team.
• You have experience in Agile/Scrum enterprise-scale software development.
• You have experience building and operating scalable software.
• You have demonstrated the ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.
• You have experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• [Bonus] You have prior experience working closely with Marketing teams and/or enhancing marketing technology, CMS, and tooling.

Why Alignable?

• Advocacy & Encouragement: They make our online communities great, but they also make Alignable a great place to work. Our culture is dynamic, supportive and offers tremendous opportunities to grow your career together with the business. We offer autonomy, ownership, mentoring and flexibility. Every one of our employees and co-ops can directly point to how they've made a major impact on the business.
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: At Alignable, we celebrate the diversity of the small business community - and in our team. We value the unique perspective you’ll bring to strengthen our mission of helping small businesses thrive and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful culture that fosters creativity and innovation from everyone.
• A remote-first organization, Alignable launched in 2014 and is venture-backed by Mayfield fund, Recruit Strategic Partners, and other leading strategic investors. Our leadership team also consists of startup veterans from Invisalign, Constant Contact, Vistaprint, and Audible.

What we offer:

• Smart, supportive co-workers
• Competitive compensation
• Equity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited vacations + each employee is required to take 2 weeks off back-to-back at some point each year 
• Virtual working environment
• Flexible working hours
• Paid Parental leave
• Professional Development Program
• 401(k)

Alignable is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants from every background and life experience without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.