Principal Software Engineer, Infra

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  • Company Jobgether
  • Employment Full-time
  • Location 🇺🇸 United States nationwide
  • Submitted Posted 5 days ago - Updated 12 hours ago

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer, Infra in the United States.

This role provides the opportunity to shape and scale critical infrastructure for one of the largest online platforms in the world. You will work on building, maintaining, and optimizing multi-cloud compute systems that enable high-performance, reliable, and secure operations for diverse workloads. The position combines software engineering with operational problem-solving, offering a chance to influence the technical direction of infrastructure platforms while mentoring and guiding other engineers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve availability, scalability, and latency, while automating processes and solving complex problems at internet-scale. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building systems that serve millions of users.


Accountabilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend software to improve compute infrastructure reliability, performance, and scalability.
  • Collaborate with software and systems engineers to build multi-cloud compute platforms and essential platform services.
  • Automate critical infrastructure operations and service management tasks.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to backend developers across the organization.
  • Influence the strategic and technical direction of infrastructure systems.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze complex infrastructure issues to ensure smooth operation of production workloads.
  • Advocate for user experience, performance, and quality across services.
Requirements:
  • 10+ years of experience developing large-scale internet software, preferably in infrastructure-focused roles.
  • 8+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure systems such as Kubernetes and AWS/GCE ecosystems.
  • Proficiency in general-purpose programming languages, including Go, Python, Rust, Java, or C++.
  • Experience influencing technical direction and best practices in large organizations (500+ engineers).
  • Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams including design, product, and data teams.
  • Deep focus on usability, scalability, performance, and software quality.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in a service-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and income replacement programs.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Flexible global benefit programs, including professional development and caregiving support.
  • Family planning support and gender-affirming care.
  • Mental health and coaching benefits.
  • Flexible vacation, paid volunteer time off, and generous paid parental leave.
  • Remote work flexibility with opportunities to contribute to high-impact, large-scale infrastructure systems.


Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!


Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

 


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