Software Technical Lead

Chips Talk, We Listen

proteanTecs is a game-changing startup that's giving advanced electronics the power to report on their own health. In a digital world built for autonomous driving, cloud computing, and AI, we depend on computing systems daily. But how can we guarantee their safety, reliability and functionality? proteanTecs is the first-ever company to provide visibility into next-gen chips while they are operating, based on the power of on-chip monitoring, machine learning, and data analytics.

Here at proteanTecs, you'll be part of a team that's unlocking deep insights to make electronics more reliable, efficient, and high-quality. We're trusted by industry leaders in data centers, automotive, communications, and consumer devices – we work with the world's largest and most notable companies in tech.

Why proteanTecs is a great place to work:

• Fast-paced and impactful: We're a mission-driven startup, so you'll tackle new challenges daily, wear many hats, and see your work directly influence the future of electronics.

• Supportive company culture: Learn from the best. Our 200+ team members are experts in their field with a proven track record of success, and they're committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

• International presence: We're a multinational company with a diverse team across multiple locations around the globe. You'll collaborate on projects with international impact, gaining a global perspective of the tech industry.

• Work with industry leaders: Our solutions are used by the biggest names in tech. You'll be part of the team creating the next generation of groundbreaking products.

• Cutting-edge playground: We use the latest machine learning, platforms, and tools to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs.

• Real-world impact: Our work keeps data centers, cars, and other critical systems running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to safer, more reliable electronics.

• We are here for the win: Backed by industry veterans and leading investors, we offer a stable and secure work environment with plenty of room for growth.

proteanTecs is looking for a Software Tech Lead to join the ride as we spearhead the next revolution in electronics!

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team delivering cross-platform system/desktop software for Linux and Windows, including Python backend services and an Electron-based desktop UI built with Angular.

• Own the technical design of backend components, APIs, IPC/RPC flows and multi-process services for real-time data collection, processing and presentation.

• Guide frontend development in Angular and ensure clean integration and reliable data flow between UI and backend.

• Contribute hands-on to development while providing technical leadership through architecture decisions, code reviews, debugging and mentoring.

• Contribute to high-level embedded communication with devices and boards, working closely with hardware and firmware teams on system integration.

• Drive software quality and delivery through performance tuning, automated testing, CI/CD and build/release processes.

• Plan, prioritize and coordinate execution with product, QA, hardware and firmware teams.

• Build and develop the team: hiring, onboarding, mentoring and performance management; continuously improve engineering practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of relevant software development experience in full-stack, backend or desktop application development.

• 2+ years of technical or team leadership experience, including mentoring engineers, driving technical decisions and coordinating delivery.

• Strong hands-on experience with Python.

• Strong experience building backend services or APIs and working with IPC/RPC or multi-process architectures.

• Experience developing software on Linux and Windows, including desktop packaging/build flows.

• Working knowledge of frontend development, with ability to lead and contribute to an Angular-based UI using TypeScript, HTML and CSS.

• Hands-on experience with Git, debugging, automated testing and standard development workflows.

• Strong communication, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing desktop applications with Electron.

• Experience with real-time dashboards, data visualization or UI performance optimization.

• Experience integrating Python with C/C++ or other hardware-facing libraries.

• Familiarity with embedded communication with devices and boards, and with hardware/software integration.

• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions.

• Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop, instrumentation or other high-level embedded systems.

• Customer-facing integration, field debugging or automated test equipment experience.