Principal Software Engineer, Platform (DevEx)

About this kind of role

What a Principal Software Engineer, Platform (DevEx) 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, often involving significant architectural decisions. Responsibilities include code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product managers to define technical roadmaps. A Principal Software Engineer often leads technical initiatives and ensures alignment with overall engineering strategy.

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 database technologies are common.

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