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Principal Engineer

Description

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We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join our organization and provide technical leadership across multiple projects and teams. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction, ensuring best practices, and driving innovation within the engineering department. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of architecting scalable systems, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical strategy at an organizational level. You will be expected to stay current with industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and advocate for continuous improvement. In this role, you will also play a key part in defining engineering standards, reviewing critical code, and resolving complex technical challenges. Your leadership will help shape the technical culture and contribute to the long-term success of the company. If you are passionate about technology, enjoy solving challenging problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities

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  • Lead the design and architecture of complex engineering projects.
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams to achieve technical excellence.
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices and standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements.
  • Review and approve critical code and technical designs.
  • Drive innovation and evaluate emerging technologies.
  • Resolve high-impact technical issues and provide expert guidance.
  • Contribute to the development of long-term technical strategies.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
  • Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering or related discipline.
  • Proven experience in designing and architecting large-scale systems.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Expertise in one or more programming languages.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and modern development tools.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Track record of driving technical innovation and process improvement.

Potential interview questions

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  • Can you describe a complex system you have architected?
  • How do you mentor and support junior engineers?
  • What is your approach to evaluating new technologies?
  • Describe a time you resolved a critical technical issue.
  • How do you balance technical debt with project delivery?
  • What engineering best practices do you consider essential?
  • How do you communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders?
  • What motivates you to pursue a Principal Engineer role?
  • How do you stay current with industry trends?
  • Describe your experience with cross-functional collaboration.