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Principal Software Engineer, Backend

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2 months ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$162k - $259k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and design of high-scale, low-latency applications.
  • Define long-term technical strategies for complex systems.
  • Drive engineering excellence and write high-quality, testable code.
  • Collaborate with PMs, EMs, and stakeholders to align technical vision with business goals.
  • Author technical specs and RFCs for critical design decisions.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of features from ideation to production.
  • Mentor engineers and promote inclusive team dynamics.
  • Develop resilient systems and improve operational excellence.
  • Act as a thought leader and architect platform-level solutions.
  • Provide escalation support for engineering teams facing technical challenges.
  • Define coding standards and best practices for software development.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Deep expertise in system design and software architecture.
  • Extensive experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and Python.
  • Experience leading complex software feature delivery in distributed environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with testing and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.
  • Ownership mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguity.
  • Comfortable making strategic technical decisions.
  • Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits that support your whole self.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Monthly wellness stipend.
  • Retirement savings match.
  • Lifetime Headspace membership.
  • Generous parental leave.