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Principal Software Engineer

Posted 2024-07-13

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💎 Seniority level: Principal, 15+ years software engineering experience

📍 Location: Canada

💸 Salary: 203000 - 283000 CAD per year

🔍 Industry: Fintech and Retail

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 15+ years software engineering experience

🪄 Skills: AWSBackend DevelopmentDockerLeadershipProject ManagementPythonSoftware DevelopmentAgileBusiness DevelopmentDesign PatternsGitJavaJavascriptJenkinsKubernetesPeople ManagementProduct ManagementSalesforceSCRUMSoftware ArchitectureProject CoordinationCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct DevelopmentAlgorithmsAmazon Web ServicesBusiness developmentData StructuresGoC (Programming language)Mentoring

Requirements:
  • Strong experience leading engineering organizations across multiple product lines to deliver high-quality software.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading teams in scaling startups and large tech companies.
  • Expertise in synthesizing complex technical requirements into clear decisions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the engineering organization.
  • Extensive experience in building and owning large-scale consumer products.
  • Mentoring and developing technical leaders.
  • Experience in the Fintech and Retail industries for B2C and B2B is a plus.
  • Experience with Salesforce SalesCloud or ServiceCloud platform is a plus.
Responsibilities:
  • Drive the long-term vision and architecture of Affirm's post-purchase user experience and partner onboarding.
  • Champion innovation and scalable solutions within the engineering organization.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and establish standards for architecture and code reviews.
  • Lead technical teams to develop solutions for complex problems interfacing with multiple services.
  • Partner with Product Management to shape product direction.
  • Hire and support a team of senior engineering leaders.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence.
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