Principal Software Engineer (Terraform Enterprise)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Terraform Enterprise): Building and optimizing high-load backend services for a multi-cloud platform with an accent on architecture, security, compliance, multi-tenancy, and high availability. Focus on setting technical direction for large-scale initiatives, providing architectural guidance on distributed systems, and ensuring operational resilience of critical platform systems.

Location: Must be based in the United States in Lowell, San Jose, or Austin, TX, MA, CA. US work authorization required, visa sponsorship will not be provided.

Company

hirify.global Software is a large corporation providing AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for enterprises, now including HashiCorp's offerings.

What you will do

• Lead architectural definition and delivery of critical platform systems, such as remote state backend and policy enforcement engines.
• Drive new, ambiguous ideas for enterprise-level features like advanced security controls or multi-region architecture.
• Provide architectural guidance to product teams on distributed systems, data security, and multi-tenant isolation.
• Conduct high-impact consultations on integration with enterprise identity and access management (IAM) systems.
• Analyze and rescue troubled projects or production incidents related to platform availability and performance.
• Actively contribute hands-on to detailed design reviews and coding tasks to unstick critical delivery blockers.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development, architecture, and distributed systems, with a proven track record of shipping complex, large-scale SaaS or on-premise cloud infrastructure management platforms.
• Deep expertise in building and operating highly available, multi-tenant systems, including cloud infrastructure, security best practices, networking, and database scaling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical strategy, mentor senior engineers, and influence product and engineering leadership across multiple teams.
• High-judgment and pragmatic approach to solving ambiguous, high-risk operational and security-related problems under tight deadlines.
• US work authorization required; visa sponsorship will not be provided.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well-being.
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, and 12 weeks parental bonding leave.
• Access to a personalized, AI-driven learning platform for skill development and industry-recognized certifications.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products.