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Software Engineer, Tech Lead, Admin Console

GleanMountain View, CAEngineering
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Salary
$250K - $300K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Lead · 7+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This technical leadership role suits an experienced software engineer with a background in building enterprise SaaS platforms who wants to guide architecture and mentor team members in Mountain View, CA. The Software Engineer, Tech Lead, Admin Console position at Glean involves engineering the central administrative hub that helps client organizations deploy, govern, and scale the Work AI platform.

Role Overview

Glean is hiring a full-time Software Engineer, Tech Lead for the Admin Console team based out of the Mountain View, CA office on a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week in the office. This high-impact, full-stack position focuses on owning the technical direction and architecture of the control plane that enterprise administrators use to manage authentication, permissions, governance, and AI configurations. The role requires guiding a small engineering team while partnering directly with product management and design functions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and grow the Admin Console engineering team while establishing strong technical direction.
Own architecture and execution for core admin-facing workflows, covering data source setup, security configuration, deployment management, and feature rollout controls.
Partner closely with Product and Design teams to simplify complex enterprise workflows for a more intuitive and scalable user experience.
Evolve the Admin Console from a system centered on crawlers and data setup into a broader control plane for enterprise context, actions, governance, and AI capabilities.
Improve self-serve activation to help organizations launch faster with reduced dependency on human support.
Enhance visibility into crawl health, connector status, indexing progress, permissions, and rollout readiness.
Build systems and workflows enabling administrators to safely scale Glean across users, teams, and capabilities.
Collaborate with backend, connector, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver unified admin experiences.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of software engineering experience building production distributed systems or cloud-native applications.
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong coding skills in at least one of Python, Go, Java, C++, or Javascript.
Product-minded approach prioritizing customer impact, clear SLAs and SLOs, and pragmatic iteration.
Ownership-driven attitude with comfort leading projects and mentoring engineers across frontend and backend strengths.
Experience building enterprise SaaS, enterprise platforms, admin consoles, or similarly configurable product experiences.
Background working on products where usability, governance, permissions, and technical complexity intersect.
Ability to operate in ambiguity and shape roadmaps, architecture, and team execution in a fast-moving environment.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with product, design, security, and platform teams.

Skills and Tools

Python
Go
Java
C++
Javascript
Enterprise SaaS
Cloud-native applications
Distributed systems

Salary and Benefits

The standard base salary range for this position is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with actual compensation determined by factors such as location, level, knowledge, skills, and experience. Glean provides a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, vision, and dental coverage, a generous time-off policy, and 401(k) plan contributions. Additional perks include a home office improvement stipend, annual education and wellness stipends, regular company events, and daily healthy lunches.

About the Company

Glean develops a Work AI platform featuring enterprise search, an AI assistant, and scalable AI agents on a secure, open platform with over 100 enterprise SaaS connectors. Recognized globally by industry publications and analysts, the company supports customers across 50 industries with a team of over 1,000 employees spanning more than 25 countries. Glean operates with an AI-first mindset, integrating AI fluency into its daily operations and evaluation processes.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Glean company careers page by submitting an application and reviewing the provided data privacy notices.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Software Engineer, Tech Lead, Admin Console role located?

The position is hybrid, requiring four days a week in the Mountain View or San Francisco office.

What is the salary range for this position?

The standard base salary range is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, determined by factors such as location, level, knowledge, skills, and experience.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 7+ years of software engineering experience building production distributed systems or cloud-native applications.

What programming languages are accepted?

Strong coding skills in at least one of Python, Go, Java, C++, or Javascript are required.

What education is required for this role?

A BS/BA in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Glean careers page.

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