TL;DR

Senior Principal Software Engineer (Backend): Building and leading scalable platform solutions focused on unified identity and access management and smart agent portfolios with an accent on complex architecture challenges and cross-team strategic initiatives. Focus on designing innovative technical roadmaps, mentoring senior engineers, and solving ambiguous, high-impact problems across multiple projects.

Location: Mountain View, United States or Remote

Salary: $198,900 - $312,550

Company

%hirify_global% develops software products that enable team collaboration worldwide, focusing on unleashing the potential of every team through innovative tools.

What you will do

Tackle the largest and most complex technical problems from design to launch.
Lead cross-functional teams and company-wide initiatives spanning multiple projects.
Address complex architecture challenges and apply architectural standards for new projects.
Collaborate with senior engineering and product leaders to build strategy and design solutions.
Lead a large team of Principals to solve broad and technically complex platform problems.
Link technical solutions to business objectives, enhancing productivity and operational quality.

Requirements

Must have 10+ years of senior software engineering experience and 5+ years as a technical lead.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Experience building scalable platforms and leading cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership skills for driving technical roadmaps and mentoring senior engineers.
Ability to tackle ambiguous and complex problems creatively with high technical standards.
English proficiency at least B2 (job posted in English).

Nice to have

Experience in Identity Access Management Solutions.
Experience with AI/ML and Generative AI.
Background in consulting for managing multiple projects and tradeoffs.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible work location: office, home, or hybrid with distributed-first onboarding.
Competitive and equitable compensation with geographic pay zones.
Health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and community engagement.
Support for accommodations during recruitment process.
Inclusive culture valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.

Hiring process

Virtual interviews and onboarding.
Evaluation of technical leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.
Focus on cultural fit and alignment with company values.