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About the Role

We are looking for a Technical Director to spearhead our development efforts at LFL. While you will remain hands-on in the codebase, your primary focus will be providing technical vision, mentoring a team of developers, and ensuring the architectural integrity of our systems. You will serve as the bridge between business objectives and technical execution, collaborating closely with product managers and stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions. In this role, you aren’t just building applications; you are architecting the future of our stack and enabling a high-performing engineering culture.

Responsibilities

Act as the final authority for technical decisions, managing the balance between rapid delivery and long-term technical health
Architect end-to-end solutions, documenting technical requirements and selecting the appropriate technology stacks to meet business goals
Lead technical projects from initial estimation and discovery through to final deployment and maintenance
Actively mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering skill-sharing and maintaining high standards for code quality and unit testing
Directly interact with clients and product owners to provide recommended approaches, feasibility assessments, and technical roadmaps

Requirements

7+ years of experience building and maintaining robust web-based applications in production environments
Proven track record of leading engineering teams from project estimation through successful deployment
Experience with direct client and stakeholder interaction, bridging the gap between business needs and technical implementation
A drive to creatively solve complex technical problems and empower teams to develop innovative solutions
Advanced proficiency in Go
Advanced knowledge of both Relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and Document-based (NoSQL) databases
Solid understanding of REST architecture, consumption patterns, and the ability to architect complex distributed systems
Hands-on experience with cloud functions and hosting services across GCP (GAE, Firebase) or AWS
Experience and interest in leading and mentoring a team of developers of all levels

Skills

Go
Java
Typescript
PostgreSQL
MySQL
NoSQL
REST architecture
GCP
Firebase
AWS
Scrum
Kanban
Protobufs
PubSub
gRPC
RPC

Location

Culver City, California

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years of experience
Lead engineering teams
Lead and mentor a team of developers

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 to $210,000

About the Company

Left Field Labs is the creative technology agency that builds what’s next.
We partner with the world’s most ambitious brands to transform breakthrough technology into extraordinary human experiences.
Since 2008, we’ve delivered end-to-end digital transformation services—from strategy to platform development to immersive experiences—for the biggest companies in the world, including Google, Amazon, and Meta.
Digital Experience: We architect seamless digital ecosystems that simplify complexity and drive measurable impact. Whether launching new platforms or evolving legacy systems, we strike the perfect balance between innovation and pragmatism
Product Innovation: We build scalable platforms and products in lockstep with organizations, identifying and seizing new technology opportunities.
Immersive: We create immersive, cross-media experiences that move beyond omnichannel thinking, blending digital, social, AI, and physical spaces to engage and delight.
Applied AI: We transform AI from a tech tool to the infrastructure for business evolution - enhancing decision-making, unlocking new efficiencies, and expanding human capacity Our AI solutions power predictive intelligence, sharper decision-making, and game-changing innovation.

Equal Opportunity

Left Field Labs is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and team members, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law.
This includes the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance related to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).
Left Field Labs makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled team members.
Left Field Labs is an E-Verify employer.