Technical Lead, Integrations

As a Technical Lead, Integrations at SandboxAQ, your primary responsibilities include leading the third-party integrations team, designing and implementing essential features for the AQtive Guard cybersecurity tools, conducting research, and authoring explanatory documents. Additionally, you'll develop comprehensive tests to ensure system stability and engage in code reviews while mentoring fellow developers.

To qualify for the Technical Lead, Integrations position at SandboxAQ, candidates should have over 5 years of experience in software engineering, a strong background in Go, and experience in technical leadership. Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and a track record of delivering complex technical projects will further strengthen your application.

SandboxAQ is deeply committed to the professional growth of its employees, including those in the Technical Lead, Integrations role. We invest in learning opportunities, encourage mentorship, provide resources for employee development, and foster an inclusive culture for collaboration, ensuring you have the tools you need to grow and thrive.

As a Technical Lead, Integrations at SandboxAQ, you'll work on innovative projects centered around AQtive Guard, focusing on advanced cybersecurity solutions. This includes collaborating with a diverse team to integrate new features, improve cryptographic asset management, and contribute to a smooth transition to post-quantum cryptography for our enterprise clients.

The salary range for the Technical Lead, Integrations position at SandboxAQ is between $183,000 and $256,000 per year, dependent on factors such as skills, experience, and education. This role may also include annual discretionary bonuses and equity options.

In interviews, emphasize your hands-on experience with Go in developing scalable applications. Provide examples of past projects where Go played a critical role in achieving performance and availability goals. Be sure to mention any specific libraries or technologies you've utilized, which demonstrates your depth of understanding and competence.

Discuss your mentoring philosophy, highlighting the importance of open communication, regular feedback, and collaborative learning environments. Share examples where you've supported junior developers to enhance their skills through code reviews, pair programming, or setting up knowledge-sharing sessions.

Talk about your approach to system stability, which includes writing extensive tests at various levels, implementing logging and monitoring, and regularly reviewing system performance. Provide examples of past experiences where your proactive measures prevented issues or led to significant improvements.

Prepare to discuss a specific project where you served as a key contributor or leader. Outline the project's objectives, the challenges faced, and your strategies in overcoming them, including communication with stakeholders and your contributions to technical design decisions.

Explain your approach to client interactions, emphasizing active listening and the importance of understanding their needs. Share strategies you've utilized to collect feedback, clarify requirements, and implement changes to improve client satisfaction in prior roles.

Highlight techniques such as utilizing asynchronous communication tools, scheduling regular check-ins, and establishing clear documentation practices to ensure everyone remains on the same page, regardless of location. Share any personal stories where these strategies led to successful project outcomes.

Discuss how you actively encourage best practices through code reviews, onboarding guidelines, and regular team meetings focused on improvements. Provide examples where you've led initiatives that have successfully impacted team productivity and code quality.

Emphasize the importance of staying updated with emerging trends and technologies, particularly in cybersecurity and cryptography. Talk about how ongoing research informs your development processes and decision-making, ultimately leading to innovative solutions.

In your response, share a situation where you had to pivot quickly due to changing requirements or findings. Outline how you organized the team for quick iterations, focused on feedback loops, and delivered a successful prototype that met initial goals.

Express your enthusiasm for SandboxAQ's mission and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in AI and cybersecurity. Share how your career goals align with the company’s vision, emphasizing your eagerness to tackle challenges and contribute to meaningful projects.