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 the development of best-in-class solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java and/or Python, as well as expertise in microservices, Java Spring Boot, and cloud tools such as AWS. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and mentor others. The Senior Principal Software Engineer will play a crucial role in shaping the company's technological direction and delivering innovative solutions.

• Serve as technical leadership for multiple significant projects or a single critical project at the feature team level or higher.
• Apply technical contributions to actively advance the definition of the product.
• Foster and develop new technical leaders through mentorship and training.
• Operate at a high level and strongly influence executive decisions.
• Be hands-on when required.
• Take full responsibility for delivering the vision through launch and landing.
• Communicate and realize the technological direction for the next 18-36 months.
• Anticipate and solve problems before they escalate.
• Develop solutions recognized as best-in-class within and outside the company.
• Scale yourself by training others.
• Work on the company's most challenging technical projects.
• Produce comprehensive design documentation for complex problems.
• Develop and drive architectural roadmaps for Scale, Velocity, and Trust.
• Champion engineering excellence and uphold high standards of quality and simplicity.
• Design software components for organization-wide use.
• Keep technology skills sharp and stay updated on industry happenings.
• 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.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Production experience with modern engineering and cloud tools.
• Experience with scaling large, transactional systems and data sharding.
• Break down silos within and across functions and influence others for the best outcome.
• Build deep cross-functional relationships and facilitate conversations.
• Get buy-in and influence stakeholders across various audiences.
• Present clear and concise messages tailored to different audiences.
• Make technical trade-offs and navigate complexities.
• Invest time in coaching and mentoring.

• 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