Principal Software Engineer, Configuration Platform
Ladders · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$230k–$368k/yrFull-time
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $230,000 – $368,000 annually
About the role
This role will lead technical work focused on cloud-enabled scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain resilient systems for high traffic operations
- Drive long-term technical architecture strategy in alignment with business goals
- Create solutions that address current and future system needs
- Communicate technical direction effectively to stakeholders
- Mentor senior engineers, nurturing future technical leaders
- Enhance engineering productivity through innovative practices
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in software engineering or related field
- Proven track record of delivering scalable, mission-critical services
- Strong expertise in distributed systems architecture
- Experience with cloud services, particularly AWS
- Ability to mentor and lead engineering talent
- Demonstrated capacity for articulating project roadmaps
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Flexible work environment supporting hybrid models
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Equity options to share in company success
- Access to cutting-edge AI tools for workflow enhancement