Principal Software Engineer
November 2
Description
• Smartsheet empowers teams to manage projects and automate workflows with no-code tools. • Lead the design and implementation of next-generation architecture for scalability, security, and performance. • Define and drive architecture strategy, making key technical decisions to shape the platform's future. • Review and guide technical project designs to ensure system resilience and scalability. • Take ownership of cross-functional initiatives, aligning teams around common architectural goals. • Mentor senior engineers and influence best practices across multiple engineering teams. • Collaborate closely with product management and stakeholders to balance market needs with technical constraints. • Advocate for quality and operational excellence in systems monitoring and maintenance. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Proven experience in system architecture and the design of scalable, high-availability systems across multiple programming languages and frameworks (Python, Go, Java, C/C++, SQL). • Deep understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and microservices. • Strong experience in leading large-scale architectural transformations, with the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. • Expertise in web application development, data structures, and object-oriented design. • A track record of mentoring senior engineers, leading them through architectural challenges, and ensuring they grow into strong technical leaders. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior executives. • Experience with cloud architectures and infrastructure at scale, as well as database optimization for performance and scalability. • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, driving initiatives forward while aligning with business objectives. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, driving engineering best practices across teams.
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