Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

We are hiring in Latin America! Dev.Pro is a global team of IT professionals helping tech companies scale their business through software engineering expertise. Operating as a remote-first company, our developers work across 55+ countries on five continents, giving us the flexibility and skillset to deliver high-quality engineering for projects of any size or complexity. Clear communication and following through on our commitments are at the core of how we work. Our people have the freedom to work from anywhere, along with the opportunity to grow — both professionally and personally — as part of a diverse, dedicated team.

We invite a visionary and highly accomplished Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for our engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will own the architecture, scaling, and execution of our Digital Menu Board solutions for leading global Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands.

As a Principal Engineer, you will balance deep technical mastery across frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure with proven team leadership. You will drive a culture of engineering excellence, champion global expansion through robust internationalization strategies, and collaborate directly with cross-functional leadership to deliver high-quality Content Management System (CMS) capabilities.

What's in it for you:

• Drive Strategic Impact: Shape the technical roadmap and architecture for enterprise-grade Digital Menu Board solutions used by massive, global QSR brands.
• Lead & Mentor: Guide, mentor, and technically manage an agile team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Modern Stack Ownership: Architect and scale platforms using TypeScript, NestJS, Express, Angular/React/Svelte, and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Global Exposure: Lead internationalization initiatives and travel occasionally to collaborate with global stakeholders and clients.

Is that you?

• 15 years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale web applications.
• Proven Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, managing deliverables, mentoring peers, and aligning technical execution with business goals.
• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in TypeScript, object-oriented programming, and backend frameworks (NestJS, Express).
• Frontend Expertise: Strong architectural knowledge of at least one modern framework (Angular, React, or Svelte).
• Internationalization Expertise: Hands-on experience architecting and implementing robust i18n frameworks for global application deployment.
• Cloud & Architecture: Experience with dependency injection patterns (e.g., tsyringe) and designing cloud-based infrastructure for distributed applications.
• Mobility: Availability to travel as needed to collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, or regional hubs.
• Communication: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.

Desirable:

• Advanced experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience building, extending, or scaling global Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Knowledge of Digital Signage platforms, IoT devices, or restaurant technology solutions.

Key responsibilities and your contribution:

In this role, you will be the technical anchor for the platform, driving both the code quality and the team's execution velocity.

Technical Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, conducting code reviews, establishing best practices, and unblocking technical hurdles.
• Define, document, and enforce technical standards, coding guidelines, and architectural patterns across the organization.

Architecture & Global Strategy:

• Architect and scale high-performance Digital Menu Board features and services capable of supporting enterprise global QSR clients.
• Own and execute the i18n strategy to ensure the platform seamlessly adapts to diverse regional, language, and localization requirements.
• Drive architecture discussions and make definitive technical decisions for future platform enhancements and system scaling.

Collaboration & Execution:

• Partner closely with DevOps, Product Management, and executive stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with business objectives.
• Support cloud infrastructure deployments and platform scalability initiatives in partnership with DevOps teams.
• Travel occasionally to interface with clients, understand market-specific requirements, and participate in high-level strategic alignment meetings.
• Continuously identify and remediate architectural bottlenecks to improve system performance, security, and maintainability.

What's working at Dev.Pro like?

30 paid days off per year — take them whenever you want for rest days, holidays, or personal time 5 paid sick days, up to 60 days of medical leave, and 6 paid days off per year for major family events like weddings, funerals, or the birth of a child Partially covered health insurance after the probation, plus a wellness bonus for gym memberships, sports nutrition, and similar needs after 6 months Grow your skills with English lessons, online training, conferences, and the option to explore new career paths

Our next steps: Submit a CV in English — Intro call with a Recruiter — Internal interview — Offer