<p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Lead Engineer / Senior Lead Engineer</strong> to join their technology and systems team. This role sits at the intersection of <strong>technology, operations, and investment strategy</strong>, and will directly influence how the company manages and grows its portfolio.</p><p><br></p><p>Unlike traditional engineering roles, this position is <strong>deeply embedded with business teams</strong>—you’ll work side-by-side with Asset Management, Property Operations, and Construction leaders to design and deploy tools that directly improve operational performance and financial outcomes.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on builder role</strong> for someone who thrives on turning complex business needs into real, usable software solutions. You’ll write code, automate workflows, integrate data systems, and build analytics dashboards—all while collaborating closely with executives and operational leaders.</p><p>The company operates a large, vertically integrated portfolio across the Western U.S. and partners with major institutional investors. Its culture emphasizes <strong>teamwork, integrity, innovation, and excellence</strong>—valuing individuals who take ownership and drive measurable impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Partner with business teams:</strong> Collaborate directly with property management, asset management, and finance teams to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation.</li><li><strong>Rapid prototyping & deployment:</strong> Design and deliver data tools, dashboards, and automations that drive immediate results.</li><li><strong>Systems integration:</strong> Connect and streamline workflows across platforms such as Yardi, Zendesk, Palantir Foundry, Excel/Sheets, and internal databases.</li><li><strong>Operational analytics:</strong> Develop analytical models to support forecasting, expense tracking, and portfolio performance analysis.</li><li><strong>AI & automation:</strong> Implement AI-based tools to optimize leasing, maintenance, and communication workflows.</li><li><strong>Measure business impact:</strong> Quantify improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and performance resulting from technical solutions.</li><li><strong>Cross-functional collaboration:</strong> Translate between business and technical teams to ensure that solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with business goals.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.</p><p>3+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or applied analytics.</p><p>1+ years of hands-on experience with <strong>Palantir Foundry</strong> or <strong>Gotham</strong> preferred.</p><p>Proficiency in <strong>SQL</strong>, <strong>Python</strong>, and data integration/ETL pipelines (PySpark a plus).</p><p>Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.</p><p>Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts in clear business terms.</p>

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