Principal Software Engineer

Description

• Operates as a technical lead, solution architect & full stack developer of the team, leading technical roadmap and vision
• Own and organize processes for the team such as sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinements, program increment (PI) planning, and more.
• Work with leadership team to influence products and process strategies
• Understand the business direction and is able to promote innovative ideas and acquire alignment with multi-functional teams; can influence PM on features, product direction and priority.
• Collaboratively lead design discussions under technical purview, ensuring both functional & non-functional requirements (like scale, security, operability, usability, etc) are considered
• Lead the POCs and development of new product features, clarify and improve designs, help put together a plan for how to make it happen; participate in code review
• Build relationships with cross-area teams to effectively understand dependencies, gain alignments and set up collaborations
• Grow senior engineers and technical leaders through design & code review, tech seminars, mentoring, pair-programming, and etc.
• Take actions to improve the engineering team’s engineering and operational practices

• Proficient in building large-scale and high throughput web applications including frontend and backend components, from architecture design to implementation and testing.
• Track record as a senior technical lead with minimum 3 years' experience of leading/owning large-scale distributed systems development and performance.
• Deep understanding of microservices and distributed architecture and applications.
• Rich Experience partnering with UI/UX, Product Management, QA, Doc Writer and other multi-functional teams
• Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript; Familiar with one or more JS frameworks, such as React, Backbone or Angular. Practical knowledge of HTML/CSS.
• Expert in Java, J2EE and prominent frameworks such as Spring.
• Expert in developing and working with thoughtfully crafted HTTP APIs, such as REST or GraphQL.
• Rich experience with 1 or more relational databases & NoSQL databases
• Solid knowledge and rich experience in working with at least one cloud platform, such as AWS, Azure and GCP
• Expert in containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge and experience leveraging AI technologies is a BIG plus and desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related majors; 12+ years of relevant proven experience

Note:

Base Pay Range

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Base Pay: [“Currency”] [“Job Code Hiring Range: Non-Sales Base Pay OR Sales OTE”] per year

Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.

Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, wellbeing expense reimbursement, and much more! Learn more about our next-level benefits at https://splunkbenefits.com.

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