Principal Software Development Engineer, Platform Engineering

About this kind of role

What a Principal Software Development Engineer, Platform Engineering usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, and maintains core platform services and infrastructure used by other engineering teams. This role focuses on building scalable, reliable, and efficient systems that support the entire software development lifecycle. Responsibilities often include defining technical roadmaps, conducting code reviews, and mentoring other engineers. A key focus is ensuring the platform meets the evolving needs of the organization.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or Go, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code tools is generally expected.

Good fit for: Experienced software engineers with a strong understanding of distributed systems and a passion for building robust and scalable platforms thrive in this role.