Role description
Location: Remote
Role: Lead Software Engineer
About the team:
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will join a highly motivated, full-stack engineering squad focused on building the next-generation platform that powers Cimpress’s most strategic initiatives. Our team owns a breadth of microservices deployed on AWS, along with front-end applications, tools, and shared components. We’re looking for engineers who enjoy working across the stack—and if you aren’t familiar with every layer yet, don’t worry: you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Contribute as part of a passionate, high-performing team committed to delivering meaningful impact for our customers.
Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following engineering best practices and coding standards.
Collaborate closely with product managers, Engineering Leads, UX and other engineers to define, design, and ship new features.
Leverage a wide range of open-source technologies and advocate for new tools and approaches that improve quality and efficiency.
Utilize and contribute to shared internal frameworks, UI component libraries, and service foundations used across the company.
Mentor junior developers and actively contribute to a collaborative learning culture within the team.
Participate in a continuously improving development process emphasizing Agile practices, strong code reviews, and high team engagement.
Influence the architecture and technical direction of current and future projects.
At Cimpress, we value the diverse experiences individuals bring. Even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply—we’d love to understand how you can contribute.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Strong proficiency in Node.js; alternatively, expertise in Java or C# with openness to learning Node.js.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language—JavaScript/TypeScript preferred.
Ability to contribute confidently across multiple layers of a modern web stack.
Hands-on experience in modern software development with an eagerness to write and review code daily.
Solid understanding of Low-Level Design (LLD); experience with High-Level Design (HLD) is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern delivery workflows.
6–12 years of experience in modern web development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A strong drive for self-development—identify your training needs and potential coaches, and we’ll support you with the resources.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We encourage our engineers to think like owners – to continue to act small as we grow. Every team defines their own roadmaps, and uses the programming languages and technologies that suit them best. This helps us have a big impact at the enterprise level while still feeling small and nimble. We have a Remote-First operating model and culture, with team members in over 15 countries and 30 US states, offering autonomy and the flexibility to work from home. Cimpress also provides collaboration spaces for team members to work physically together.
About Us
Led by founder and CEO Robert Keane, Cimpress invests in and helps build customer-focused, entrepreneurial mass customization businesses. Cimpress Technology develops cutting-edge, best-in-world software that our mass customization businesses use to create personalized physical (and digital) products, for over 17 million global customers. Our businesses can choose the solutions that work for them, or assemble any custom combination they need. This makes it easier and faster to do things like introduce new products, reach customers and track orders. And this kind of innovation keeps customers coming back.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Cimpress exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique – and the Cimpress team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other, creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cimpress Technology, a Cimpress company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and, in fact, in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires.
Cimpress Vision: https://player.vimeo.com/video/111855876
Our Story: http://cimpress.com/about-us/
Global Corporate Website: www.cimpress.com"
Skills
Node.JS, React.JS, Typescript, Javascript, AWS, HLD, LLD
About Cimpress
Founded in 1995, Cimpress empowers millions of customers around the world to make an impression through personalized, high-quality printed and custom products. A global leader in mass customization, Cimpress builds technology and supply chain capabilities that enable customized print, signage, packaging, and apparel products at scale through its family of customer-focused businesses. Cimpress India is a strategic talent hub that enables Cimpress businesses to build and scale teams in India. The organization operates a centralized talent container model that removes operational complexity and provides end-to-end support across hiring, HR, finance, compliance, and administration. With 2,500+ team members across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, Cimpress India delivers technology, graphics services, shared capabilities, analytics, and business operations that advance Cimpress’ long-term strategy. Join us on a journey to help millions of businesses build brands, stand out, and grow.
