Tech Lead Software Engineer

Southwest

Closes in 4 days Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: TX
Salary: $160,550–$160,550 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 24, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k

This role $161k

$139k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $148,112–$213,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Southwest

Southwest Airlines is a major U.S. low-cost airline carrier.

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TL;DR · Tech Lead Software Engineer

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As a Tech Lead Software Engineer on Southwest's Customer360 Technology Team, you will guide a team in developing highly reliable and scalable applications using Salesforce, AI technologies like Einstein, and other servicing tools. Your daily tasks include providing technical oversight for performance testing, mentoring engineers, and ensuring alignment with business and architectural standards. You’ll work closely with various departments to translate evolving business needs into practical solutions, focusing on hands-on development while also driving design decisions and system improvements. The role requires expertise in software engineering methodologies, proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python, and familiarity with AWS AI tools like SageMaker. This position supports Southwest’s goal of creating a more connected and seamless customer experience at scale.

Skills

Salesforce Python Java JavaScript SQL AWS SageMaker Kafka MuleSoft CI/CD Test-Driven Development Docker Git Agile Scrum Customer Data Platforms AI Integration CRM Systems APIs Middleware Technologies

What you'll do

Lead design and delivery of solutions that power customer understanding and service.
Guide engineers in building reliable, scalable applications across Salesforce and AI technologies.
Ensure technical quality and alignment with business and architectural standards.
Translate evolving business needs into practical, high-impact technical solutions.
Mentor engineers on architecture, design, development, and operations topics.

What we're looking for

Expert level experience in software engineering with extensive knowledge in development methodologies, practices, and technologies.
Advanced skills in at least one programming language and general knowledge of additional languages.
Experience leading multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high personal work standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to anticipating issues.
Ability to mentor and coach teams on architecture, design, development, and operations topics.
Familiarity with Salesforce AI capabilities and integrating AI solutions with CRM data sources and middleware technologies.

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