Role Description This is a remote position. We’re looking for a Principal Engineer who wants both technical depth and product impact. This is not a “pure architect” role; you’ll be in the code, shaping systems, and setting the bar for engineering quality. You’ll own major initiatives end to end: - Define the problem - Design the architecture - Choose the technologies - Drive the implementation - Shepherd systems safely into production You’ll be trusted with high autonomy and expected to turn ambiguous business needs into clear, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end delivery of product and platform initiatives, from early problem framing through deployment and ongoing support. - Establish technical direction that balances immediate delivery with long-term scalability. - Design and implement robust systems across both frontend and backend layers. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners while maintaining strong individual ownership. - Make informed trade-offs between speed, maintainability, and performance. - Contribute high-quality code and set standards through thoughtful reviews. - Navigate ambiguous problem spaces and turn incomplete requirements into concrete solutions. - Introduce pragmatic engineering practices suited for a fast-moving environment. - Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security as usage grows. - Take responsibility for production systems, including monitoring, incident handling, and post-incident analysis. - Document architectural decisions and technical approaches to support future team growth. - Provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers as the team expands. - Evaluate tooling and infrastructure decisions, including build-versus-buy considerations. Qualifications - Extensive experience (10+ years) in software development with a strong breadth across frontend and backend systems. - Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex initiatives independently in high-growth or startup environments. - Deep expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript. - Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React or equivalent. - Solid backend experience, particularly with Node.js and Go. - Strong database knowledge across relational and non-relational systems, including performance optimization. - Experience building APIs (REST and/or GraphQL) and designing service-oriented architectures. - Familiarity with major cloud providers and distributed system patterns. - Hands-on experience with CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and production operations. - Experience working with containerization and orchestration tools. - Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging systems. - Strong system design skills and an understanding of trade-offs in evolving products. - Ability to operate effectively with limited guidance and shifting priorities. - Clear communication skills, especially when bridging technical and business contexts. - Experience leading migrations, refactors, or platform evolution is a strong asset. Success Indicators - You deliver critical systems independently that perform reliably in production. - Your architectural decisions enable both rapid development and future scalability. - Engineering output improves due to clarity, ownership, and reduced friction. - Production environments remain stable, and issues are resolved efficiently when they arise. - You become a trusted technical authority within the team.