Principal Software Engineer

10+ years of industry experience designing, building, and operating highly scalable distributed systems.
Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency) and strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, C++, Java, Rust, etc.).
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructures (GCP, AWS, Azure, or similar) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions to production, with an emphasis on performance and fault tolerance.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to mentor others, navigate ambiguity, and tackle open-ended technical challenges.

Solve Complex Technical Challenges: Design, implement, and optimize large-scale distributed systems capable of handling massive throughput and concurrency. Own critical backend services end-to-end, ensuring they meet high standards of performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
Drive Product Infrastructure Forward: Collaborate with product teams to build systems and services that are operationally sound while also enabling rapid feature development and deployment across iOS, Android, and Web platforms.
Drive Platform Improvements: Continuously refine our existing systems, and identify new technologies or methodologies that can enhance our infrastructure.
Influence Technical Direction: You’ll bring fresh ideas to the table, mentor other engineers, and balance short-term needs with longer-term architectural vision—ensuring we can scale effectively as our user base grows.

No preferred qualifications provided.