Principal Software Developer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems that support distributed cloud platforms.
• Take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions within and across teams.
• Work on large initiatives, guide design discussions, review and influence technical designs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Proactively identify opportunities for architectural improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence, while mentoring and supporting other engineers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated impact on backend or platform systems.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience designing and building highly available, scalable distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of distributed system fundamentals, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Go, or similar.
• Experience leading or influencing technical design and architecture decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to operate in ambiguous environments, and a high sense of ownership.
• Experience with microservice architectures, service reliability, and production operations.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise overall technical quality.