Principal Engineer Software

TL;DR

Principal Engineer Software (Backend): Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across multiple systems and architectures, focusing on driving technical excellence, innovation, and system reliability. Focus on architectural vision, cross-team collaboration, and coaching technical leaders to deliver scalable and high-quality software solutions.

Location: Remote within the United States only

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, expanding its platform through the acquisition of Airbase to include finance and spend management capabilities.

What you will do

• Provide strategic technical direction and coordinate architectural decisions across multiple projects and systems.
• Drive technical innovation while ensuring system reliability and scalability.
• Lead incident resolution and maintain high-quality standards organization-wide.
• Coach and develop technical leaders and influence cross-team alignment on engineering goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering leadership.
• Participate actively in hiring, onboarding, and developing engineering talent.

Requirements

• Must be located in the United States (remote within US only).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of software engineering experience with proven leadership of technical initiatives.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, architecture, and software engineering principles.
• Strong skills in system design, scalability patterns, and multiple programming languages, preferably Python/Django.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and strong CS fundamentals.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Supportive work environment with career development opportunities.
• Remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Focus on employee well-being and family support.