# Lead Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring

> Everything open jobs say about Lead Engineer, updated November 5, 2026.

Updated: 2026-11-05

## In 3 sentences

- As of November 5, 2026, Joonow listed 40 Lead Engineer openings in the United States, at 19 employers.
- United States has the most openings: 9.
- 30% of openings are remote and 10% are hybrid.

## Work arrangement

30% of openings are remote, 10% are hybrid and 60% are on-site.

## Cities with the most Lead Engineer openings

| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| United States | 9 |
| [Charlotte (NC)](https://www.joonow.com/en/jobs/lead-engineer/charlotte-nc) | 5 |
| [Memphis (TN)](https://www.joonow.com/en/jobs/lead-engineer/memphis-tn) | 4 |
| [Novi (MI)](https://www.joonow.com/en/jobs/lead-engineer/novi-mi) | 2 |
| [San Jose (CA)](https://www.joonow.com/en/jobs/lead-engineer/san-jose-ca) | 2 |
| [San Mateo (CA)](https://www.joonow.com/en/jobs/lead-engineer/san-mateo-ca) | 2 |
| [Austin (TX)](https://www.joonow.com/en/jobs/lead-engineer/austin-tx) | 1 |
| [Binghamton (NY)](https://www.joonow.com/en/jobs/lead-engineer/binghamton-ny) | 1 |

## Employers with the most Lead Engineer openings

| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| [Bjakcareer](https://www.joonow.com/en/companies/bjakcareer-k5h6qpa1nj) | 9 |
| [Scout Motors](https://www.joonow.com/en/companies/scout-motors-cp0w3hhd49) | 7 |
| [Archer](https://www.joonow.com/en/companies/archer-pr287sjgf3) | 2 |
| [Xero](https://www.joonow.com/en/companies/xero-zazt3ea6ap) | 2 |
| [Current](https://www.joonow.com/en/companies/current-13g4pr18m3) | 1 |
| [Diligent Robotics](https://www.joonow.com/en/companies/diligent-robotics-8qtqva4040) | 1 |
| [AIRCO](https://www.joonow.com/en/companies/airco-d4xbdbtga7) | 1 |
| [Maxana](https://www.joonow.com/en/companies/maxana-vf90gkf9ar) | 1 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many Lead Engineer jobs are open in the United States?

As of November 5, 2026, Joonow listed 40 open Lead Engineer jobs in the United States, at 19 employers.

### Where are the most Lead Engineer jobs?

United States has the most Lead Engineer openings: 9 as of November 5, 2026.

### Are there remote Lead Engineer jobs?

Yes: 30% of open Lead Engineer jobs are remote and 10% are hybrid, as of November 5, 2026.

## Jobs

- [Lead Engineer](https://www.joonow.com/en/jobs/lead-engineer)

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Source: Joonow's daily count of open jobs on career sites and applicant tracking systems, without duplicates.
How to cite: Joonow Trends, "Lead Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring", 2026-11-05, https://www.joonow.com/en/trends/x-ray/lead-engineer