Engineering Lead

Keyloop

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1w ago

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Skills

code reviews

About the role

Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers.

We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs.

We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it?

The Engineering Lead is the first formal step into engineering leadership at Keyloop, bridging the role of a senior individual contributor and the people-focused Engineering Manager. This role is accountable for the technical success of a specific, complex project, establishing the technical vision, breaking complex problems into actionable plans, and guiding a team of engineers through execution. The Engineering Lead remains hands-on, contributing code to the most critical or complex parts of the project, while their primary focus shifts from personal output to the collective technical success of the team they lead, all aligned with Keyloop’s “Experience-First” philosophy.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Innovation

Establish the technical vision and architectural direction for a project

Lead design and code reviews, setting a high bar for quality and consistency

Remain hands-on, writing code for the most critical or complex parts of the project

Make sound technical decisions and clearly articulate the trade-offs involved

Champion the adoption of AI-empowered development tools and ensure the project team leverages them effectively

Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their fit for the project

Execution & Delivery

Own the technical delivery of the project end to end, accountable for the outcome

Break down complex problems into clear, actionable plans the team can execute

Manage the project’s technical roadmap and track progress against the plan

Proactively identify, surface, and resolve project risks and blockers

Ensure the project consistently meets its commitments on quality and timeline

Optimize the team’s workflow through strategic use of AI and automation tools

People Leadership

Provide technical mentorship and guidance, accelerating the growth of engineers on the project

Pair with engineers to solve difficult problems and elevate their capabilities

Build consensus around technical decisions through facilitation, not authority

Set an example of engineering craft that raises the standard for the whole team

Foster a culture of psychological safety, technical rigor, and continuous improvement

Guide engineers in developing AI literacy and effective use of AI tools

Communication & Collaboration

Act as the primary technical point of contact for the project, interfacing with the Engineering Manager and Product

Articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Communicate project status, risks, and trade-offs openly to leadership and stakeholders

Facilitate productive design discussions that lead to clear decisions and actions

Write clear, concise technical design documents that anchor the project

Product & Business Impact

Collaborate with Product to translate requirements into a coherent technical vision

Ensure the team understands the “why” behind their work and its business value

Propose alternative technical solutions that better meet customer needs or improve user experience

Balance feature delivery, technical debt reduction, and innovation within the project

Identify opportunities where AI can accelerate delivery or improve product quality

What We're Looking For

6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong technical foundation

Proven track record of leading complex, multi-sprint technical projects to successful delivery, typically as a Senior Engineer or Tech Lead