Team lead

svix· Engineering
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📍 San Francisco (On-Site)FullTime💰 USD 190K–210K/yr

About this role

About Svix

Svix is a fast-growing startup building the future of server-to-server communication, starting with webhooks. We build high-quality, scalable, and fast infrastructure trusted by companies like Etsy, TaskRabbit, Brex, and the Fortune 500.

We have a top 1% product & team, our customers love us, and we are working towards building a generation defining developer infrastructure company.

To support our efforts, we have raised $11M from top investors including a16z and Y Combinator, along with founders and CTOs from companies like GitHub, Segment, Lookout, and Fly.io.

About the Role

We're looking for a top performing Tech Lead to help scale our product and team. This role is about more than just writing great code, you'll make key technical decisions, tackle complex problems, and mentor engineers while ensuring we deliver a top-notch developer experience.

If you thrive in high-impact environments and want to build something meaningful with a team that moves fast, we'd love to chat.

If you are a top performer who wants to do the best job of their life surrounded by others doing the same, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and deploy high-quality backend code in a fast-paced environment.

  • Develop and scale new products and new product features while ensuring stability and performance.

  • Own technical challenges, making decisions that balance speed, reliability, and maintainability.

  • Lead the team through management, sprint planning, mentoring, and execution.

  • Optimize infrastructure, databases, and system architecture for high availability and efficiency.

  • This role is a player-coach (we expect this person to spend ~80% of the time coding).

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience designing and building high-scale backend systems.

  • Strong technical, architectural, and troubleshooting skills.

  • Good “taste” for software and API design.

  • Proven ability to lead teams, organize projects, and drive execution.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Prior experience as a Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.

  • Experience with Rust, Postgres, and Redis (or ability to ramp up quickly).

General guidelines

  • We like candidates with varied backgrounds - don't be shy, apply!

  • Hackers/OSS devs welcome, even without extensive work history. Checkout our OSS repo on Github.

  • Please include a few words on why you'd like to work at Svix.

  • All roles are full-time - no students or part-time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Team lead role at svix?
The listed salary for this Team lead position at svix is USD 190K–210K/yr. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Team lead position at svix located?
This Team lead role at svix is based in San Francisco (On-Site). The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Team lead role at svix full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Team lead role in the Engineering department at svix.
Which team or department does the Team lead at svix belong to?
This Team lead position is part of the Engineering department at svix. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Team lead position at svix?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to svix's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Team lead job at svix posted?
This Team lead position at svix was posted on Jun 26, 2023. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Team lead
svix · 💰 USD 190K–210K/yr
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