Principal Software Engineer

May 2

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Description

• Define the vision for the backend infrastructure that supports our developer platform and APIs, and guide the team in executing against that vision • Design, build and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services • Contribute and lead system design discussions, stand-up meetings, and code reviews • Develop and own best practices for backend infrastructure with a focus on high throughput, high reliability, and low latency • Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack • Collaborate with other engineers, technical leaders, product managers, and designers

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience • BS/BA degree in Computer Science or equivalent • Experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining core backend software components (experience with API platforms a plus) • Ability to solve complex design, scaling, latency, or performance problems in high-throughput, low-latency systems in production • Production experience with Java, Golang, or C++ • Experience in Cloud Native environments, particularly in AWS • Experience with managed Kubernetes layers like AWS EKS a plus • Self-starter attitude and the ability to execute new ideas with autonomy • Know how to find the right balance between perfection and shipping quickly • Founded a company or built side projects, a plus • Experience in startups, a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401k • Unlimited flexible time off