Lead Full Stack Engineer

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Seattle, Washington, USPosted Today

Role Overview

Henderson Scott is hiring a Lead Full Stack Engineer. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Seattle, Washington. Part of Henderson Scott's Frontend hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Lead Full Stack Engineer

Seattle (Hybrid)

$200,000–$300,000 base + equity

We’re working with a fast-growing software company looking for a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join its New York engineering team.

This is an early-stage opportunity to remain deeply hands-on while helping shape the product, technical direction and development of a growing engineering team.

This is a hands-on player/coach position. You’ll continue building and shipping software while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and helping establish how the team operates as it grows.

What you’ll be doing

Building new product features across frontend, backend and APIs
Creating intuitive interfaces for complex, data-rich AI products
Developing Python-based backend services and application logic
Influencing architecture, engineering standards and technical direction
Mentoring junior engineers through pairing, guidance and code reviews
Working closely with product and design to take ideas from concept to production
Helping interview, hire and develop the New York engineering team

What they’re looking for

Seven or more years of full stack software engineering experience
Strong expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks
Experience developing backend services using Python or a similar language
A track record of owning and delivering complex product features
Experience leading projects and mentoring other engineers
Strong API design and integration experience
Experience with cloud platforms, ideally GCP
An interest in AI-native products and practical experience using AI development tools
A product-focused mindset and comfort working in a fast-moving environment

Formal management experience isn’t essential, you could be an experienced Senior, Staff or Lead Engineer who enjoys remaining hands-on while helping others develop.

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship cannot be provided now or in the future.

Apply with your resume or message me directly for a confidential conversation.

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How do I apply for the Lead Full Stack Engineer position at Henderson Scott?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Henderson Scott. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Lead Full Stack Engineer role at Henderson Scott remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Seattle, Washington. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Lead Full Stack Engineer at Henderson Scott earn?

Henderson Scott has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Lead Full Stack Engineer role at Henderson Scott posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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