Principal Software Engineer

About CloudWalk:

• We are one of the fastest growing fintechs on the planet. We kick ass. A unicorn, with millions of happy customers, a hardcore team, and hundreds of millions in funding and revenue. But not your typical startup. We build and learn, fast, and we want the hackers, the artists, the crafters - join the Wolfpack!

The role:

• As a Principal Engineer at CloudWalk, you are a hands-on technical leader who makes things happen. You'll be responsible for driving initiatives from concept to deployment, rolling up your sleeves to ensure the work gets done and done right. Your influence will extend across multiple teams, shaping the direction of our engineering practices and systems. This role isn't about managing people—it's about being a force multiplier, mentoring others, and leading by example to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Architect and Execute: Design, build, and guide the implementation of complex systems that are scalable, reliable, and secure. You'll actively contribute code and ensure our architectural vision is realized in practice.
• Drive Projects End-to-End: Take full ownership of projects, from problem discovery to solution delivery, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with business goals. You're responsible for making sure things get done and for solving critical blockers when they arise.
• Maintain Technical Excellence: Elevate our engineering standards and practices, with a focus on high-quality, maintainable code and systems. You will play a key role in setting and enforcing technical direction.
• Solve Ambiguous Problems: Dive into undefined challenges, create clarity, and drive impactful solutions that align with our strategic objectives. You thrive on complexity and love turning challenges into opportunities.
• Mentor and Influence: Provide hands-on guidance to engineers, conducting code and architecture reviews, and leading technical discussions. Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• AI and Automation Integration: Utilize advanced tools and AI-driven technologies to automate workflows, optimize productivity, and drive innovation across engineering processes.

What You Need To Succeed:

• 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with expertise in system design, distributed systems, and building high-scale services.
• Proven experience as a technical leader, driving projects from concept to completion and influencing engineering direction across teams.
• A hands-on mindset: You're not just an architect; you're also a doer. You write and review code, and you're deeply involved in the technical implementation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort with navigating ambiguity. You can quickly adapt to evolving technical and business landscapes and find the best path forward.
• Experience in mentoring engineers and leading by example to elevate the skills of those around you.
• Deep understanding of service-oriented architectures and experience managing complexity in large-scale systems.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for the engineering teams.
• Advanced English communication skills, primarily for internal communication with our diverse, multinational team.
• Advanced experience using AI and automation tools to streamline development and boost efficiency. We expect candidates to leverage these tools effectively to elevate their work and the team's productivity.