Principal Engineer/Hybrid Boston/$180k

Boston, MassachusettsHybridFull Time$150k - $180kThis Boston-based opportunity is with a well-funded, venture-backed technology organization transforming the automotive industry through robotics, automation, and modern software systems. This is a full-time, hands-on Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role focused heavily on React, mobile development, and cloud architecture (GCP preferred). This is a high-impact, technical leadership role offering the chance to build a product from the ground up and directly influence architecture, product direction, and team growth. The organization is moving rapidly from prototype to real-world deployment, making this an ideal environment for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, applied settings where software meets hardware. You’ll work cross-functionally with robotics, hardware, and data teams while mentoring others and setting engineering standards. This is an opportunity to define category-changing technology while solving real-world problems at scale.Required Skills & Experience7+ years of professional software development experience Strong hands-on experience with React (web and/or React Native) Proven experience building and shipping mobile applications (native or cross-platform) Solid background in cloud platform architecture, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and distributed systems Deep understanding of system architecture and backend development Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Pub/Sub, Kafka, or other queue-based systems) Strong grasp of software engineering principles (SOLID, clean code, TDD) Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical initiatives Desired Skills & ExperienceBackground in computer vision or sensor-based applications Experience designing offline-first mobile architectures and synchronization strategies Familiarity with robotics, IoT systems, or edge computing platforms (e.g., ROS) Exposure to automotive service operations or dealership software ecosystems (DMS) Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in engineering communities Experience working in startup or fast-scaling environments What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 40% Frontend & Mobile Development (React / Mobile App) 30% Backend & Cloud Engineering (APIs, GCP, Data Pipelines) 20% Architecture & System Design 10% Mentorship & Technical Leadership Daily Responsibilities 30% Designing and developing the mobile inspection application 20% Building and maintaining cloud backend services and APIs 15% Architecting scalable, reliable systems and making key technical decisions 10% Collaborating with cross-functional teams (product, hardware, data science) 10% Implementing CI/CD, testing, and monitoring practices 10% Mentoring engineers and reviewing code 5% Identifying and communicating technical risks and trade-offs The OfferCompetitive base salary + equity package Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Flexible PTO and work-life balance support