Principal Software Engineer

About the role

Lead the design, development and launch of large high impact applications, services and systems.
Collaborate with cross functional teams including business, product and other software engineers to understand the business problem, review business requirements, draft technical requirements, scope, design, develop, test, and deploy services and systems.
Be the role model and exemplary practitioner in the team, and establish mechanisms (design reviews, code reviews, OE reviews, root cause analysis, etc.) to ensure high quality, high availability, scalable and performant systems are delivered.
Advocate the use of latest technology and system integration patterns, cutting across team boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and launch of large high impact applications, services and systems.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including business, product and other software engineers to understand the business problem, review business requirements, draft technical requirements, scope, design, develop, test, and deploy services and systems.
• Be the role model and exemplary practitioner in the team, and establish mechanisms (design reviews, code reviews, OE reviews, root cause analysis, etc.) to ensure high quality, high availability, scalable and performant systems are delivered.
• Advocate the use of latest technology and system integration patterns, cutting across team boundaries.
• Develop subject matter expertise in payroll space and be the voice of the team in technical and business forums.

Requirements

At least 10+ years of relevant industry experience in building highly available systems.
Demonstrated end-to-end ownership from inception to launch of multiple complex and ambiguous projects.
Effective problem-solving skills, ability to make design tradeoffs, balancing the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of design decisions.
Experience in multiple stack technologies React, IOS, Android, Node.js, Java
Proficiency in API development, Node.js, GQL
Advanced knowledge of complex software design, distributed system design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
Expertise in service-oriented architecture.
Expertise with Relational and/or NoSQL Databases and use of Cloud Services.
Experience with CI/CD and Operational Excellence best practices.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, including consensus building, conflict resolution, influence and persuasion skills.
Mentoring/coaching junior engineers in technical problem solving and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Skills

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 in Sunnyvale, California US-04396 and $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 in Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Schedule

Flexible, hybrid work: We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite.

Location

Primary Location: 840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America