Principal Engineer

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Requirements:

• Successfully navigated the transition from startup to scale-up
• The ability to shape and implement technical strategy at an organisational level
• A proven track record of leading and mentoring engineers at Staff+ level, fostering both their technical and professional growth
• Experience working in high-scale, low-latency environments, with a deep understanding of backend and infrastructure challenges
• Hands-on expertise in coding, with the ability to dive into technical work when needed
• A background in a strong engineering culture, where high standards for technical quality and operational excellence are the norm
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with non-engineering stakeholders to drive company-wide initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Shape the technical direction of our engineering department at Primer
• Help ensure that our technical strategy aligns with our business goals as we continue to scale effectively
• Act as a technical authority and mentor for our Staff Engineers and Engineering Leadership
• Advocate for technical excellence, scalability, reliability, and balancing innovation with pragmatism
• Provide hands-on contributions through system design, coding, technical decision-making and picking the right tools for the job
• Foster a strong engineering culture based on continuous learning and development in a collaborative, low-ego environment
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, acting as a domain expert and technical authority to drive cross-functional initiatives
• Shape and implement best practices for engineering, ensuring industry-leading standards