Principal Software Engineer

Principal Engineer Position Location: New York, NY Your Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Principal Software Engineer to lead the modernization of our Assessment platform. This role requires deep expertise in modern software development practices, a passion for emerging technologies, and the ability to provide strong technical leadership and mentorship. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of the platform, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, secure, and maintainable for long‑term growth. Responsibilities Architect and implement a modern Assessment platform using technologies such as TypeScript, React, React Native, Flutter, and GraphQL. Establish and champion best‑in‑class engineering practices to ensure systems are modular, scalable, resilient, and flexible. Define and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and quality metrics to maintain high engineering standards. Lead technical design discussions, perform code reviews, and provide hands‑on guidance across the engineering team. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevSecOps practices. Contribute to platform hosting, deployment, and runtime strategies, ensuring reliability and performance at scale. Deliverables / Results A modernized, production‑ready Assessment platform supporting both B2B and B2C use cases. Well‑documented, maintainable codebases aligned with agreed architectural standards. Consistent, repeatable deployments enabled by standardized CI/CD pipelines. Improved system performance, reliability, and scalability across web and mobile platforms. Strong technical foundations that support future feature development and platform expansion. Impact / Value Add Raise the technical bar across the organization by modeling engineering excellence and best practices. Reduce long‑term technical debt through thoughtful architecture and disciplined execution. Accelerate delivery by enabling teams to build on a stable, scalable platform. Improve customer and partner experiences through reliable, high‑quality applications. Enable the business to confidently scale assessments, integrations, and transaction volumes. Ownership Own the technical vision and architecture of the Assessment platform. Serve as a key decision‑maker for technology choices, architectural trade‑offs, and implementation approaches. Take accountability for platform quality, performance, and long‑term sustainability. Identify and proactively address technical risks, scalability challenges, and architectural gaps. Collaboration Partner closely with Product Managers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. Collaborate with engineering peers, mobile and web teams, and shared services to ensure architectural alignment. Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of learning, quality, and continuous improvement. Work cross‑functionally with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to support platform reliability and compliance. What You Bring A systems‑level mindset with the ability to balance short‑term delivery needs against long‑term architectural health. Strong product and business awareness, enabling you to align technical decisions with customer, partner, and organizational goals. An ownership‑oriented approach that views platform reliability, scalability, and maintainability as shared, long‑term responsibilities. The ability to anticipate technical risks and proactively design solutions before issues surface at scale. Qualities Hands‑on technical leader who leads by example and is comfortable operating at both strategic and implementation levels. Curious, pragmatic, and outcomes‑driven, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement. Clear and confident communicator who can influence technical direction across teams and stakeholders. Resilient and adaptable in fast‑moving environments, with a strong bias toward action and accountability. Collaborative mentor who elevates the capabilities and confidence of other engineers. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. An advanced degree is a plus but not required. Skills Expert‑level proficiency in modern application development, including: TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, React, React Native, Flutter, Swift, and Kotlin. Strong experience designing and consuming GraphQL and REST‑based APIs. Deep understanding of database design and performance, with hands‑on experience using PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and contributing to DevSecOps practices. Strong knowledge of mobile application delivery across iOS and Android, including release and store lifecycle management. Familiarity with event‑driven and asynchronous systems, including messaging and queue‑based architectures. Experience integrating with third‑party platforms such as SSO providers, payment systems, and eCommerce services. Competencies Platform and systems architecture Technical decision‑making and trade‑off analysis Code quality, testing strategies, and maintainability Performance, scalability, and reliability engineering Security‑aware design and implementation Technical mentorship and engineering excellence Cross‑team technical alignment and influence Experience 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant portion in senior, staff, or principal‑level roles. Proven success delivering large‑scale, high‑impact platforms in production environments. Experience building B2B APIs, B2B portals, and assessment or transaction‑based systems. Hands‑on experience with real‑time or near‑real‑time systems, including video or communication platforms. Experience building and operating mobile applications with demonstrated adoption and quality outcomes. Track record of partnering effectively with product, design, and business stakeholders to deliver meaningful results. Salary For candidates based in the New York City Metropolitan area, the base salary pay range for this role starts at a minimum rate of $180,000 up to the maximum of $205,000. An incentive plan based on performance is available, with a target earning opportunity of 15% of base compensation. Employee Benefits & Well‑Being Comprehensive healthcare coverage Multiple 401(k) savings plan options with auto‑enrollment in an employer‑directed retirement account (100% employer‑funded) Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays, volunteer time off, and paid family leave Disability, life, and long‑term care insurance Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and training & certification support Wellness support, including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources Caregiver and mental health support services EEO Statement We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr