The Principal Software Engineer defines and drives technical strategy for large-scale, distributed, and cloud-native systems. This role involves designing foundational architectures, establishing engineering standards, and leading complex technical transformations across multiple teams. The engineer acts as a technical authority, balancing immediate delivery needs with long-term scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include developing governance policies, architecting CI/CD frameworks, and providing leadership in data processing and streaming systems. Additionally, the role guides teams in the adoption of AI-driven development practices and integrates AI capabilities into platform systems.

Candidates must possess 10 to 15 years of hands-on software engineering experience and a proven track record of designing enterprise-grade, large-scale systems. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field is required. Applicants must demonstrate impact at a Staff, Principal, or Architect level and show an ability to influence architecture across multiple teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for this role.