Lead Software Engineer; C++​/Dart, Onsite

Lead Software Engineer (C++/Dart, Onsite)

• Full-time
• Department:
  Software Engineering

Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth:
When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let’s make.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer who thrives on complex technical challenges and takes pride in building high-quality, scalable software systems. This is a hands‑on leadership role with direct ownership of architecture, execution, and technical direction for critical product and manufacturing‑facing software.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will not only deliver robust software solutions but also set engineering standards, guide design decisions, mentor developers, and ensure disciplined execution across the development lifecycle. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, manage priorities effectively, and drive work forward without constant oversight.

This role has a direct impact on our newest products and manufacturing ecosystems
, bridging software engineering with real‑world hardware and production environments.

• Serve as a technical lead for product and platform features, owning design, implementation, and long‑term maintainability.
• Provide architectural guidance and establish implementation best practices across the team.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and decision‑making for complex systems.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level engineers throughout the development lifecycle.

• Design, implement, and maintain high‑quality software using C++, Dart
  , and related technologies.
• Produce clear design artifacts such as class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and architectural documentation
  .
• Refactor and optimize code for performance, scalability, and extensibility.
• Develop and maintain shared libraries used across products and platforms.
• Implement reusable unit tests to ensure long‑term product quality and stability.

• Lead or actively participate in Agile sprint planning
  , execution, and retrospectives.
• Own and manage work tracking using Azure Dev Ops (boards, backlogs, sprint planning) and Git Hub (repositories, PRs, code reviews).
• Provide accurate technical estimates and collaborate with Product Management on scope, trade‑offs, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare software packages for deployment in accordance with defined release and deployment standards.

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Quality, and Product teams.
• Support software used in manufacturing, test, calibration, or production environments (strong plus).
• Troubleshoot issues that span software, hardware, and operational boundaries.
• Participate in occasional international travel to Asia to support manufacturing partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing production‑grade software.
• Demonstrated experience in a technical lead or senior ownership role
  .
• Proficiency in C++ and Dart
  ; familiarity with…