Principal, R&D Engineer
About The Position
When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves . We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Summary: Senior-level software developer responsible for driving innovation, defining technical strategy, and delivering breakthrough solutions in complex product and platform development. Serving as a high-level individual contributor, this role influences design decisions, leads research initiatives, and may oversee or mentor a small team of engineers, either directly or indirectly. Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to bring forward-thinking ideas from concept through implementation, ensuring scalability, quality, and business impact.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in advanced research, product development, or system architecture roles
- Demonstrated success in leading high-impact projects or initiatives in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing technical direction at an organizational level
- Prior exposure to large-scale systems, cloud-native platforms, and enterprise-grade software development
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, prototyping, and development of software that addresses complex business or product challenges.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, setting best practices and ensuring high standards for design and execution
- Collaborate with product management, architecture, and research teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Drive long-term technical strategy, innovation pipelines, and R&D roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
- Oversee small project teams or workstreams as needed, ensuring on-time delivery and integration of advanced solutions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
