Web Engineering Lead

This role is located in Budapest, Hungary — We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days per week.

Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, driving higher quality, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability. Our cloud-native, no-code platform powers digital transformation across industrial environments.

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, and Israel. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, and one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA.

As a Web Engineering Lead, you will own the technical direction and development of our public web properties (Tulip.co, Library.tulip.co, and related assets). You will lead a small engineering group, work cross-functionally with product, design, marketing, and engineering, and ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our web stack and AWS-based infrastructure.

About You

• You build durable, scalable web systems and can guide others to do the same.
• You communicate clearly and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• You’re a self-starter who takes ownership and continuously looks to improve systems and workflows.
• You’re an eager learner comfortable across modern web technologies.
• You think in terms of user experience, accessibility, and long-term maintainability.

What Skills Do I Need?

• 8-10+ years of full stack development experience
• 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role managing mid to senior level engineers
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/LESS), JavaScript/TypeScript
• Expertise with React and frameworks such as Next.js or Remix.js
• Experience with Craft CMS, Payload CMS, or other headless CMS solutions
• Backend experience with Node.js and PHP
• Familiarity with REST/GraphQL APIs
• Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure, CI/CD, and IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• Experience with Git, modern build tools (Webpack, Vite), and cross-functional collaboration

Nice to Have

• PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• SSO/SAML knowledge
• Airflow, dbt, or related data tooling

Key Responsibilities

• Design the architecture, and lead the technical roadmap for Tulip’s public web properties
• Manage a team of developers, conduct code reviews, and maintain high engineering standards
• Ensure the development of high-quality, reusable, and accessible web components using React and modern frameworks
• Integrate and maintain headless CMS platforms (Craft, Payload) and APIs
• Build and maintain AWS-based infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring
• Ensure performance, SEO, accessibility (WCAG), and security best practices
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Marketing teams to deliver high-impact web experiences

Key Collaborators

• Engineering
• Product & Design
• Marketing

Working At Tulip

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don’t match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. 

We’re building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:

• Private healthcare insurance
• Company equity
• Learning & Development benefits
• Flexible work schedule, unlimited vacation policy
• Team lunches and office snacks
• Virtual events and happy hours
• Eyeglass benefit
• A dog-friendly, inclusive office near Kálvin Square

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations.