Lead Software Engineer

About Burq

Burq started with an ambitious mission: how can we turn the complex process of offering delivery into a simple turnkey solution.

It’s a big mission and now we want you to join us to make it even bigger!

We’re already backed by some of the Valley's leading venture capitalists, including Village Global, the fund whose investors include Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Reid Hoffman, and Sara Blakely. We have assembled a world-class team all over the globe.

We operate at scale, but we're still a small team relative to the opportunity. We have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to grow while doing the most important work of your career.

Here’s a quick overview of what you will be doing:

Lead Software Engineer

We’re growing fast and are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help scale our platform, mentor a growing engineering team, and help drive innovation in logistics and AI/ML-powered automation.

What You’ll Do

• Own architecture and development for high-impact parts of the platform — including APIs, workflows, and internal tools.
• Lead feature delivery from start to finish — scoping, implementation, review, and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Data to bring ideas to life.
• Mentor other engineers, set technical standards, and drive engineering best practices.
• Work on applied AI/ML features like intelligent provider selection, refund automation, and order prediction.
• Help shape Burq’s technical roadmap and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior role.
• Strong skills in backend systems (e.g., Python, Node.js, or similar), API design, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience building and scaling production-grade web applications or platforms.
• Exposure to applied AI/ML in product environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced, agile, and startup-style environments.

Why Join Burq

• Be part of a high-growth startup redefining last-mile delivery.
• Lead a global engineering team solving complex, real-world logistics challenges.
• Work on meaningful AI/ML problems that directly impact businesses and communities.
• Shape Burq’s technology and culture as we scale.

Benefits

Investing in you

• Competitive Salary, Stock Options, and Performance-based Bonuses
• Fully Remote
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Reimbursement for educational courses

At Burq, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Originally posted on Himalayas