The Principal Engineer plays a pivotal leadership role within our agile development squads, actively participating in software development, testing and release cycles. The role is also expected to lead by example towards instilling, maintaining, and improving best practices across the software development lifecycle, while collaborating across multiple squads and with software architects in co-piloting the technology roadmap and participating in the long-term technical audit of our products. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise to drive innovation and excellence from POCs to release shipment. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, on a day-to-day basis ensuring the delivery of high quality, scalable, secure and reliable software products.

You will be responsible for architecting and designing complex systems, leveraging your deep understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles. You will solve challenging technical problems, balancing short-term goals with long-term vision and objectives. While this role may not have direct formal reports, mentorship is a key aspect in this capacity, as you will guide engineering teams to achieve engineering excellence and influence a culture of adherence to high standards.

With accountability for multiple technical initiatives, you will drive technical innovation by promoting best practices, fostering a culture of experimentation, and staying abreast of technology trends and emerging technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and executive stakeholders, to validate technical solutions, iterate quickly, and deliver impactful results.