Lead Engineer

As a Lead Engineer at HighLevel, you'll be responsible for building scalable, AI-powered products. Your main duties will include developing AI solutions for appointment booking and workflows, optimizing voice AI technology for quality communication, and creating REST APIs that are secure and efficient. You'll work collaboratively with your team to ensure a seamless user experience while also focusing on database design and UI/UX consistency.

To qualify for the Lead Engineer role at HighLevel, you should have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Additionally, you'll need 4+ years of engineering experience, particularly with Node.js and Vue.js (or other frameworks like React/Angular). A strong understanding of MongoDB and experience with production-grade applications are essential, along with problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.

In the Lead Engineer position at HighLevel, you'll be primarily working with Node.js and Vue.js (or React/Angular) to develop full-stack applications. You'll also delve into AI technologies that enhance customer experiences through conversation agents, voice interactions, and workflow automation. Familiarity with MongoDB and coding versioning tools like Git will also be crucial parts of your daily work.

HighLevel is committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance for all employees, including Lead Engineers. We encourage flexible work arrangements and promote a culture that values collaboration and creativity. Our emphasis on remote and in-office opportunities allows team members to choose what works best for them, ensuring everyone can thrive both professionally and personally.

At HighLevel, we believe that diversity makes our organization stronger. We actively promote inclusive hiring practices for the Lead Engineer position, evaluating candidates based solely on their skills, abilities, and qualifications. Our team is committed to creating an environment where talented individuals from all backgrounds can flourish, ensuring that everyone feels treasured and welcomed for their unique perspectives.

When answering this question, be specific about your projects using Node.js. Detail the types of applications you've built, your experience with implementing REST APIs, and how Node.js fits into your full-stack development process. Highlight your ability to create secure, reusable code while working in team settings.

Discuss your thought process for understanding business needs and translating them into technical AI solutions. Mention any frameworks or methodologies you employ, and provide examples of successful AI implementations you've worked on, particularly in automation or enhancing user interaction.

Explain your methodology for integrating voice AI, including how you optimize for low latency and high-quality interactions. Share your experiences with fine-tuning voice models and detail any challenges you’ve encountered and how you overcame them.

Discuss specific strategies you've used to facilitate communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams. Emphasize the importance of having regular touchpoints and being open to feedback, as well as sharing examples of how effective collaboration led to successful project outcomes in past roles.

Talk about your experience with designing collection schemas and writing queries. Provide an example of a project where you had to optimize database structures for performance and detail how you assessed and improved query efficiency.

Be prepared to share a concrete example that showcases your problem-solving skills as a Lead Engineer. Describe the problem, your approach to troubleshooting, the tools you utilized, and the final outcome. Highlight the impact of your solution on the project.

Explain your coding practices that focus on security and efficiency, such as input validation, using libraries or frameworks that prioritize security, and writing well-documented code. You can also mention tools or methodologies you utilize, like code reviews and automated testing.

Discuss your experience with Git and other version control tools. Explain how you manage branching strategies, commit messages, and collaboration with teammates to ensure a smooth and organized code development process.

Share your strategies for keeping up with industry trends, such as following influential blogs, participating in developer communities, attending conferences, or taking online courses. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning as a key part of your professional development.

Articulate your thoughts on team dynamics and what components make an engineering team successful. Discuss the importance of open communication, shared goals, mutual respect, and a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.