How to hire a lead technologist/manager

How to hire a lead technologist/manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lead technologist/manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lead technologist/manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lead technologist/manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a lead technologist/manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A lead technologist/manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, lead technologist/managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents lead technologist/manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Lead Technologist/Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Technologist/Manager		$38-74
   Facility Supervisor	A Facility Supervisor is responsible for maintaining an organization's facilities' safety and security to ensure smooth and efficient business operations. Facility Supervisors monitor the adequacy of inventories and handle the budget to purchase materials and equipment for operations... Show more	$12-30
   Maintenance Superintendent	A maintenance superintendent works in the oil and gas industries. They are based offshore, overseeing a rig concerning these facets mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and telecommunication... Show more	$23-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HR
   • BI
   • Architecture
   • Infrastructure
   • Java
   • CRM
   • Technical Support
   • Customer Service
   • Web Application
   • Emerging Technologies
   • SOA
   • Surgical Procedures
   • Linux
   • QA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Create Visio drawings on base facilities ensuring company have adequate facilities to accomplish maintenance tasks.
   • Manage the inventory control and warehousing of over 300 GMP raw materials and consumables to support clinical manufacturing operations.
   • Used TKPROF utility to identify the performance intense sql queries.
   • Design and implement a java program to update XML files using XPATH.
   • Provide support to users with LAN/WAN, wireless and Cisco/Aruba VPN issues.
   • Coordinate T1 integration into CISCO VOIP system as part of a corporate merger.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lead technologist/manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A lead technologist/manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a lead technologist/manager in Ohio may be lower than in California, and an entry-level lead technologist/manager usually earns less than a senior-level lead technologist/manager. Additionally, a lead technologist/manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average lead technologist/manager salary

   $112,909yearly

   $54.28 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead technologist/manager salary

   $81,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average lead technologist/manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$162,016	$78
   2	Washington	$143,742	$69
   3	District of Columbia	$134,287	$65
   4	Louisiana	$121,230	$58
   5	New York	$114,536	$55
   6	Virginia	$106,010	$51
   7	North Carolina	$105,902	$51
   8	Georgia	$103,245	$50
   9	Wisconsin	$102,265	$49
   10	Texas	$100,917	$49
   11	Massachusetts	$100,217	$48
   12	Michigan	$98,203	$47
   13	Puerto Rico	$98,169	$47
   14	Illinois	$97,884	$47
   15	Iowa	$97,422	$47
   16	Connecticut	$96,738	$47
   17	Nebraska	$96,478	$46
   18	Maryland	$95,050	$46
   19	Florida	$94,843	$46
   20	Colorado	$93,634	$45

   Average lead technologist/manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$181,337	$87.18	6
   2	Brex	$178,427	$85.78
   3	Google	$171,921	$82.65	3
   4	eBay	$159,194	$76.54
   5	Waymo	$156,971	$75.47	15
   6	Uber Technologies	$151,899	$73.03
   7	TikTok	$145,926	$70.16	10
   8	Instacart	$145,615	$70.01
   9	Cruise Automation	$145,172	$69.79
   10	Über	$143,347	$68.92	7
   11	Microsoft	$143,069	$68.78	33
   12	Cornerstone	$137,827	$66.26
   13	Argo AI	$136,181	$65.47
   14	Amazon	$134,835	$64.82	30
   15	Thomson Reuters	$133,741	$64.30
   16	BNY Mellon	$129,295	$62.16	3
   17	Pwc	$128,497	$61.78	236
   18	TrueBlue	$128,297	$61.68
   19	LiveRamp	$127,646	$61.37
   20	Accenture	$127,343	$61.22	78

4. Writing a lead technologist/manager job description

   A job description for a lead technologist/manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a lead technologist/manager job description:

   Lead technologist/manager job description example

   The Firm
   
   Paradigm is a San Francisco-based investment firm focused on crypto and blockchain-related technologies across the globe. We make investments in companies and protocols at all stages including early-stage venture financing rounds, growth equity, and liquid token assets. Paradigm was co-founded in 2018 by Matt Huang (former Partner at Sequoia Capital) and Fred Ehrsam (co-founder of Coinbase). We are building a world-class team to support our portfolio and the crypto ecosystem globally.
   
   Given the technical complexity of the blockchain projects we invest in, engineering is incredibly important to Paradigm, and our engineers are tasked with the critical role of creating the operating system of the fund. From data collation to investment discovery to custom on chain contracts, our engineers are in charge of building the system that directs all investment activity -- on chain, in custody, traded, or privately held. The system is the source of truth -- building insights to the fund's positions that inform how Paradigm invests and manages its portfolio. Projects at Paradigm are rapidly expanding as interest from the rest of the world descends on the ecosystem, and we find ourselves with more opportunity in front of us than bandwidth to help bring it to life. We're looking for open-minded individuals to come help shape the future of crypto from the inside out
   
   The Role
   
   Paradigm is looking for a tech lead/manager to help us build and lead the Data Platform team. This team is responsible for all of the databases (SQL, no SQL & warehouses), ETL pipelines, and other data-oriented platforms that are used by all of Paradigm's products.
   
   A big part of the team's mission is to come up with the best solution to a given problem while minimizing tech debt. You'll have significant ownership over everything your team creates.
   
   In a decade, you'll be able to look back and see how your work at Paradigm has helped create the financial system of the future, fundamentally transforming this burgeoning industry.
   ResponsibilitiesLead, manage, and mentor a team of engineers, helping them grow in both skills and experience Hold regular 1:1s with all members of your team to give clear feedback on their performance Own hiring and building out your team, including interviewing candidates and training team members to do technical interviews Create a great place for your team to do their best work Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm as the point of contact for our mission critical backend systems Provide guidance to help the team arrive at technical decisions together, or make the final decision as needed Maintain and scale our data platform to meet our needs, including monitoring, logging, and alerting Improve the platform's availability, scalability, performance, and security Participate in implementing features, addressing issues, and improving performance Drive product architecture and perform code reviews Drive issues to resolution as part of the team's on-call rotation Own problems we have yet to discover, checking in with appropriate stakeholders, defining requirements for an effective solution, and then bringing that solution to life
   Qualifications and ExperienceAt least 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years of experience in leadership roles Preferred professional experience with: OLTP databases, OLAP Data warehouses, NoSQL databases, SQL tuning for high performance, Kafka or other message processing platforms, ETL pipelines Monitoring, logging, and alerting Ability to work autonomously and as a collaborator on the teamA willingness to work outside your core competencies Penchant for system performance is a plus Able to work full-time, in-person, in San Francisco, CA
   AttritbutesExceptional team player Desire to work in a high output environment Extreme open-mindedness Clarity of thought Clear and concise communication (both written and verbal) Affable style for community engagement Technical depth; analytical; rigorous Highly curious; fast learner Ability to bridge technical and investing mindsets Interest in frontier technologies and crypto markets

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5. Post your job

   To find lead technologist/managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any lead technologist/managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level lead technologist/managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with lead technologist/manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lead technologist/manager

   Once you've selected the best lead technologist/manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new lead technologist/manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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