190K–210K USD / year
Lead Software Engineer, AI-Native
Engineering managerRemote — United States (Excluding AL, CO, LA)
Published on 2026-10-12
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About this role
FreeWill is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead AI-native software development workflows and redefine how software is built. You'll utilize AI tools to improve product coding processes and mentor engineering teams. This is a unique opportunity to build effective systems in a fast-paced startup environment focused on social good.
About the company
Freewill is a platform that provides individuals with the tools to create legally binding wills and estate plans online, aiming to simplify the process for those seeking to secure their legacies and ensure their wishes are honored.
The team
R&D organization
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Claude CodeCodexCursorReactNode.jsTypeScriptAPIscloud infrastructure
What you'll do
- Lead AI-native software development workflows
- Mentor engineers on AI-native practices
- Translate product requirements into technical specs
- Own end-to-end delivery of code
- Build engineering practices for AI code development
- Rapidly improve existing product flows
What we're looking for
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience with AI coding tools
- Ability to mentor and share knowledge
- Strong technical specification skills
- Familiarity with modern web stacks
- Strong debugging and systems thinking skills
Nice to have
- Experience in nonprofit technology
- Background in experimentation or A/B testing
- Experience working in small teams
Benefits
- Equity options
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Work from home
- Company stock options
- Health insurance coverage
Hiring process
- Recruiter Phone Screen
- Take-Home Spec-driven Exercise
- Hiring Manager Interview
- AI-Native Build Exercise
- Communications & Values Interviews