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Tech Lead - Full Stack

Clockwork Systems

Palo Alto, CAFull-time$180–260K/yrPosted 11mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$180–260K/yr
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Clockwork Systems is hiring a Tech Lead - Full Stack. Clockwork Systems seeks a passionate and experienced Tech Lead – Frontend / Full Stack to guide engineering direction while actively contributing across the technology stack, focusing on graphics, data visualization, and user experience, and to mentor engineers and drive high‑performance, reliable, and maintainable solutions.

Key focus areas include Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for frontend and full‑stack initiatives, Lead a team of engineers in a fast‑paced environment that values innovation, diversity of talent, and technical excellence, and Collaborate closely with Clockwork engineering teams to design, prototype, and deliver end‑to‑end web applications and interactive visualizations.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Or Master's In Computer Science, Bachelor's Or Master's In Electrical Engineering, and Bachelor's Or Master's In Related Field. Important skills include Technical Leadership, Architectural Guidance, Design, Development, Prototyping, and Web Applications. Preferred (not required): Graphics, Data Visualization, UX, and Cloud Infrastructure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical LeadershipArchitectural GuidanceDesignDevelopmentPrototypingWeb ApplicationsInteractive VisualizationsFrontend InterfacesBackend ServicesPerformanceReliabilityMaintainabilityCode QualityTestingObservabilitySystem ScalabilityCoachingTechnical CoachingUsabilityDeveloper ProductivityTypeScriptHTMLGoPythonVueReactCustom Data VisualizationsInteractive User InterfacesD3.JsSVGAPIDistributed SystemsDebuggingProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsGraphicsData VisualizationUXCloud InfrastructureKubernetesAzure

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer ScienceBachelor's or Master's in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Related Field10+ Years Software Engineering Experience2+ Years Technical Leadership Role ExperienceStrong Full-Stack Development ExperienceProven Frontend Architecture ExperienceStrong Custom Data Visualizations Experience

Full job description

About Clockwork Systems Clockwork.io – Software Driven Fabrics to increase GPU cluster utilization

Clockwork Systems was founded by Stanford researchers and veteran systems engineers who share a vision for redefining the foundations of distributed computing. As AI workloads grow increasingly complex, traditional infrastructure struggles to meet the demands of performance, reliability, and precise coordination. Clockwork is pioneering a software-driven approach to AI fabrics by delivering cross-stack observability to catch and quickly resolve problems, workload fault tolerance to keep jobs running through failures, and performance acceleration that dynamically routes and paces traffic to avoid congestion.

To learn more, visit www.clockwork.io . About the Role We are looking for a passionate and experienced Tech Lead - Frontend / Full Stack to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with a strong interest in graphics, data visualization, and user experience, who can guide engineering direction while actively contributing across the technology stack.

You will lead the design and development of rich, interactive visual interfaces powered by scalable, high-performance backend systems. You’ll play a key role in shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, driving execution, and turning complex infrastructure and network data into clear, intuitive visual experiences for customers and internal teams.

What You Will Do

  • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for frontend and full-stack initiatives.

  • Lead a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment that values innovation, diversity of talent, and technical excellence.

  • Collaborate closely with Clockwork engineering teams to design, prototype, and deliver end-to-end web applications and interactive visualizations.

  • Build modern front-end interfaces and scalable backend services with strong focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.

  • Drive engineering best practices including code quality, testing, observability, and system scalability.

  • Mentor engineers through design reviews, technical coaching, and career development.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to prioritize roadmap items and deliver high-impact solutions.

  • Continuously improve platform performance, usability, and developer productivity by adopting modern tools and technologies.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role.

  • Strong full-stack development experience with technologies such as TypeScript, HTML, Go, Python, or similar languages.

  • Proven experience leading frontend architecture using modern frameworks such as Vue, React, or similar.

  • Strong experience building custom data visualizations and interactive user interfaces using D3.js, SVG, or related tools.

  • Deep understanding of scalable system design, APIs, and distributed systems.

  • Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to align teams and drive execution.

  • Experience with high-performance computing (HPC), cloud infrastructure, and container technologies such as Kubernetes or Azure is a plus.

Enjoy

  • Challenging and meaningful projects.

  • A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.

  • Competitive compensation.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • Catered lunch.

Compensation for this position will vary based on the skills and experience you bring, as well as internal equity considerations. For candidates hired at the posted level, the expected base salary range is $180,000 - $260,000. The offered compensation package may also include stock options or other equity awards, subject to Clockwork’s equity program and applicable approvals

In addition to cash compensation, this role is eligible to participate in the company’s equity program, which may include stock options granted in accordance with the company’s equity plan and subject to approval and applicable vesting schedules.

Clockwork Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building world-class teams by welcoming bright, passionate individuals from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe diversity drives innovation, and we grow stronger together.

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