Principal Engineer

Omnidian•Seattle, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Omnidian, Inc. is a fast-growing Series C tech-enabled service company revolutionizing performance assurance for the distributed solar and energy storage industries. Omnidian is building a more sustainable future for the planet through our passionate teams, our innovative technology, and by creating an amazing customer experience. We are a certified B Corp, headquartered in Seattle, WA. As a Principal Engineer, you will serve as a key technical advisor and architect for our engineering organization. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, your mission is to be a force multiplier, optimizing the way we develop software while ensuring our platform architecture scales to meet our vision. You will spend your time navigating ambiguous challenges, becoming deeply familiar with our AWS/Kotlin/React ecosystem, and partnering with teams to overcome their toughest challenges during our high growth phase.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead through influence: Extensive prior experience as a Lead or Principal Engineer with a track record of driving significant, company-wide technical initiatives.
Technical Breadth: Strong proficiency in Kotlin (JVM), React (TypeScript), AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and various relational and NoSQL databases.
Scaling: Proven experience with large, globally scaled distributed systems.
AI First: Professional experience integrating AI/LLMs into internal developer workflows as well as user-facing product features.
10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on platform architecture and developer experience.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with international teams and leading complex technical projects in partnership with third-party agencies.
Familiarity with SOC2 requirements and integrating security-minded checks into the testing lifecycle.
Experience working in either (or both) the solar industry and building software for an O&M (Operations & Maintenance) company.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key technical advisor and architect for the engineering organization.
Optimize software development processes.
Ensure platform architecture scales to meet company vision.
Navigate ambiguous challenges.
Become deeply familiar with the AWS/Kotlin/React ecosystem.
Partner with teams to overcome challenges during high growth phase.
Proactively research emerging technologies and drive technical direction by crafting compelling RFCs.
Build consensus across teams rather than using top-down authority.
Act as a consultant to individuals and teams, helping them navigate complex technical decisions.
Moderate high-stakes discussions.
Start with a blank slate and create a culture of quality.
Deliver architectural solutions that result in faster, safer deployments and a better experience for end users.
Integrate AI/LLMs into internal developer workflows and user-facing product features.

Benefits

Family medical, dental, vision, disability
401(k) administration and $1k match per year
Thoughtful paid time off
12 weeks of paid parental leave to all FTE employees (birthing and non-birthing) after 1 year
Four-week paid sabbatical leave after four years
Competitive total compensation package that includes monthly health insurance premiums, bonuses and long-term stock options for every employee
Up to $500 in annual learning reimbursement for courses, certifications, or conferences
100% of health insurance monthly premiums for employees and 50% for your dependents
Performance Bonus
Equity Stake (stock options)