Description
Principal Software Engineer
Team: IT
Location: US
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: remote
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer in the United States.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will drive the development of highly scalable, distributed software that directly impacts thousands of developers and engineering teams. You will design, implement, and maintain critical backend services, transforming complex SDLC data into actionable insights. This role offers the chance to tackle challenging problems in data modeling, systems architecture, and cloud integrations while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. You will influence the technical direction of high-impact projects, ensure code quality, and mentor other engineers in a fast-paced, agile environment. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in solving complex technical problems and building systems that engineers love to use.
Accountabilities:
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain backend software solutions in a Java-based, distributed environment.
- Author functional specifications, design documents, and implementation plans for new features.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues in production and distributed systems.
- Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineers, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth software deployment and operations.
- Perform code and design reviews, ensuring high standards of quality, scalability, and maintainability.
- Own and deliver key system components, driving improvements in performance, reliability, and developer experience.
- Participate in iterative, agile development cycles, leveraging rapid feedback to improve system design and functionality.
- 12+ years of experience developing highly scalable, distributed applications, backend services, or enterprise software.
- Strong expertise in Java development, distributed systems, and backend architecture.
- Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL performance tuning.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and search frameworks (Elasticsearch, SOLR) is a plus.
- Proven ability to analyze complex systems, design scalable solutions, and mentor engineering teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills, with experience in short release cycles.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with periodic travel.
- Competitive base salary: $150,000 – $226,000 USD, with performance-based incentives and equity eligibility.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and recharge/reset programs.
- Monthly internet reimbursement and commuter benefits.
- Team-building events, quarterly social activities, and a collaborative engineering culture.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact systems used by thousands of engineers globally.
Requirements:
Benefits:
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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