Senior Principal Software Engineer

Marqeta is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to drive the company's technological advancements and contribute to multiple significant projects. This role requires technical leadership, the ability to anticipate and solve problems, and a focus on engineering excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in Java and/or Python, as well as knowledge of microservices, Java Spring Boot, CI/CD systems, and cloud tools. They should also have a strong background in scaling large, transactional systems and data sharding. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the company's technological direction.

Serve as technical leadership for multiple significant projects or a single project which is critical at the feature team level or higher.

Apply technical contributions to actively move the definition of the product forward.

Foster and develop new technical leaders inside and outside your organization through mentorship, training, exemplification or any other means.

Operate at a high level and strongly influence executive decisions.

Be hands-on when required.

Take full responsibility for delivering your vision through launch and landing.

Communicate and realize the vision for the next 18-36 months of technological direction.

Anticipate problems and solve them before they become fires.

Develop solutions that are recognized as best-in-class within and, sometimes outside of the company.

Scale yourself by training people up.

Work on the company's most challenging and deepest technical projects.

Produce significant design documentation as comprehensive solutions to complex problems.

Develop and drive architectural roadmaps along the dimensions of Scale, Velocity, and Trust.

Be a champion of engineering excellence, and hold work to the highest standards of quality and simplicity.

Design software components for the entire organization to use over the course of the next 18-36 months.

Ability to keep technology skills sharp, and keep up to date on novel industry happenings, issues and threats.

Experience developing in Java and/or Python.

Experience with Microservices.

Experience with Java Spring Boot.

Experience in software delivery pipelines, CI/CD systems, and software deployment and orchestration systems such as Kubernetes and/or Docker.

Experience with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres, MS SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).

Production experience with modern engineering and cloud tools. (We use AWS)

Experience with scaling large, transactional systems and data sharding.

Ability to break down silos within and across.

• 18+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 15 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience. In lieu of a degree, 20+ years of relevant experience may suffice.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate imaginative problem-solving abilities and strong technical judgment.
• Experience developing in Java and/or Python.
• Experience with Microservices.
• Experience with Java Spring Boot.
• Experience in software delivery pipelines, CI/CD systems, and software deployment and orchestration systems such as Kubernetes and/or Docker.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres, MS SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).
• Production experience with modern engineering and cloud tools. (We use AWS)
• Experience with scaling large, transactional systems and data sharding.
• Ability to break down silos within and across functions and influence others to reach the best outcome.
• Ability to build deep cross-functional relationships, facilitate the right conversations, and settle disagreements by managing different viewpoints.
• Ability to get buy-in and influence stakeholders across a variety of audiences.
• Ability to present clear and concise messages tailored to various audiences; able to communicate in a clear, concise, and respectful manner both verbally and in writing.
• Experience making technical trade-offs and navigating technical complexities.
• Experience investing time to coach and mentor.

• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Health insurance premiums paid 100% + coverage for dependents and pets
• Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
• Free therapy sessions, financial coaching, and legal advice
• Monthly stipend to support our hybrid work model
• Sponsorship transfers supported for this role