Principal Engineer, API Platform

**About Arlo:** At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.**Location: Milpitas, CA (hybrid)****About the Role****Principal Engineer – API Platform**We are seeking a **Principal Engineer** to lead the design and development of a next-generation Platform API. This is a **highly customer-facing technical role**. You will work directly with internal teams and external partners to understand integration needs, identify friction, and shape a seamless developer experience. You view APIs as products - bringing strong attention to usability, consistency, and clarity in every interaction. **API Design & Developer Experience** Drive overall developer experience (DX), including SDKs, documentation, sandbox environments, and integration tooling. of software engineering experience, with Proven experience building **API-first or API-as-a-product platforms** Strong focus on **developer experience and API usability** Experience working directly with **customers or external partners** Strong experience with **cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)** and modern infrastructure Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience building **white-label or partner platforms** Familiarity with **API gateways** (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway) Knowledge of **domain-driven design (DDD)** Experience defining **API standards or governance frameworks** **Why This Role Matters** This role defines how developers and partners interact with the platform. Your decisions will directly impact usability, adoption, and scalability - shaping whether integrations are seamless or complex. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role focused on building a platform that developers trust and enjoy using.*The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between USD$215,000-295,000/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits. Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.*We are a passionate and diverse group of thought leaders, creators, and developers across all disciplines dedicated to changing how people protect and connect with the people and things they love.Our talented employees, located throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Australia, and Europe communicate, connect and work together to lead the industry in delivering a world-class end-to-end connected lifestyle solution. At every location, passionate and innovative employees work together to shape the future of connectivity.At Arlo, our employees are recognized as central to our business success, now and into the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arlo Technologies, Inc.