[Remote] Global Engineering Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cushman & Wakefield is investing heavily in modernizing and transforming its global technology platforms, and they are looking for an Engineering Lead who wants to own technical direction end to end. The role involves guiding full stack teams using modern languages and frameworks to create platforms used by global clients across industries.ResponsibilitiesDefine multi‑year architectural direction across full‑stack systems, cloud platforms, and AI‑driven products — focusing on scale, resilience, security, and global performanceShape engineering roadmaps using best‑in‑class development stacks (e.g., TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Go, C#, React, Next.js, microservices, event‑driven architectures)Foster a modern engineering culture emphasizing automation, craftsmanship, clean architecture, and continuous improvementGuide the design and development of solutions built with: Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, micro‑frontends Backend: Node.js, Python (FastAPI), Go, .NET Core, event‑driven microservices Cloud & Infra: Azure (preferred), AWS, Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), serverless architectures, Terraform Data & AI: Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Spark, MLflow, vector databases, LLM integration APIs: GraphQL, gRPC, REST at scaleDrive innovation by embedding AI/ML, automation, prompt engineering, intelligent workflows, and data interoperability into core productsChampion excellence through best practices: Enterprise‑grade CI/CD (Azure DevOps, ArgoCD) Automated testing, contract testing, and quality gates Observability platforms (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, New Relic, Datadog) Secure‑by‑design principles, threat modeling, zero trust patternsOversee engineering delivery across multiple squads — ensuring consistency, velocity, and reliabilityLead architectural reviews and key design decisions across services, domains, and integrationsEstablish patterns for scalability, fault tolerance, global data compliance, and cost optimizationMaintain high standards in coding, cloud security, API governance, and data interoperabilityPartner with Product, Architecture, Operations, and Client Technology to prioritize work, unblock teams, and drive outcomesRepresent engineering in executive and governance forums with clarity around architectural options, tradeoffs, and investment needsTranslate complex engineering realities into clear business insights that support strategic decision‑makingSkillsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field8+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years leading technical teams or engineering managersDeep experience with modern full-stack development, cloud-native systems, distributed architectures, and high-scale platformsHands-on expertise with several advanced languages and frameworks such as: Python, Go, TypeScript/JavaScript, C#, Java, Rust (bonus), SQL/NoSQL stacksStrong command of DevOps, CI/CD automation, infrastructure-as-code, and observabilityStrategic engineering thinker who balances innovation with disciplined executionProven ability to mentor engineers, grow high-performing teams, and attract top talentAbility to influence across product, business, and technical leadershipComfortable making architectural decisions that require both technical depth and business awarenessAI/ML product integration, LLM orchestration, or intelligent agent frameworksDistributed event streaming (Kafka, EventHub), CQRS/event-sourcing patternsExperience building platforms used across global organizationsBenefitsHealth, vision, and dental insuranceFlexible spending accountsHealth savings accountsRetirement savings plansLife, and disability insurance programsPaid and unpaid time away from workCompetitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreementsCompany OverviewCushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services. It was founded in 1917, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cushmanwakefield.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCushman & Wakefield has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.