Full Time

Principal Software Engineer, Platform

NRG Energy
Seattle, WA
$170,000 - $250,000* / year (about $82–$120 an hour)

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About this kind of role

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

Typically does: A Principal Software Engineer, Platform, designs, develops, and maintains core platform infrastructure and services used by other engineering teams. This role involves significant technical leadership, guiding architectural decisions and ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. They often work on complex, cross-functional projects, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to overall engineering best practices. Responsibilities can include performance optimization, automation, and the evaluation of new technologies.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or Go, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and database technologies are typically required.

Good fit for: Individuals with extensive software engineering experience, a strong understanding of distributed systems, and a passion for building robust and scalable platforms thrive in this role.

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