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Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Tech Lead at OpenMined | United States (Remote)

Company/Recruiter: OpenMined

Published on: Nov 7, 2026 $126,000–188,000/month · Closes Dec 7, 2026
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Opportunity type

Job

Location

United States of America

Work arrangement

Remote

Compensation

$126,000–188,000/month

Closing date

Dec 7, 2026

Employer

OpenMined

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OpenMined is seeking an experienced Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Tech Lead to join our remote team and lead the technical direction of our privacy-preserving AI initiatives. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, we bring together leading minds in AI, security, and privacy technology to develop open-source solutions that advance privacy-respecting machine learning globally. In this role, you'll mentor a talented engineering team, architect scalable systems, and drive innovation in federated learning and secure computation technologies.

Job Overview

This is a senior technical leadership position within OpenMined's distributed, remote-first organization. You will take ownership of key technical decisions, guide architectural evolution, and foster a culture of excellence within your engineering team. Your work directly impacts the accessibility and adoption of privacy-preserving technologies across the industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical strategy and architecture decisions for assigned projects
  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers on your team
  • Conduct code reviews and establish engineering best practices
  • Contribute hands-on to critical technical challenges
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements
  • Communicate technical vision to stakeholders and leadership

Requirements

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proven track record in technical leadership and mentoring
  • Strong expertise in distributed systems and/or cryptography
  • Experience with open-source development
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

What We Offer

  • Fully remote position with flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity to impact privacy technology globally
  • Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

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