Software Engineer V - Internal Only

Indeed•Remote,

3d•$166,000 - $346,000•Remote

About The Position

Jobs Experience owns the experience around the lifecycle of job content on Indeed.com - from the onboarding experience that brings new employers into the Indeed ecosystem, to the moment an employer creates or edits a posting, to the systems that manage and surface jobs across the platform. The scope is broad and the stakes are high: the systems we build directly affect whether the right jobs reach the right job seekers, and whether employers trust Indeed as the place to hire. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across multiple teams - defining northstar architecture, guiding engineers through complex technical challenges, and leading the research and investigations that shape our biggest areas of investment. This role combines deep technical expertise with the ability to operate at a strategic level alongside product and engineering leadership to drive vision, set goals, and build the future of Indeed.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience; or a PhD with 5 years experience
Expert-level proficiency with React, including deep knowledge of rendering behavior, component architecture, and performance patterns in large-scale production applications.
Deep expertise in modern frontend architecture, including component design systems, state management patterns, and performance optimization at scale.
Proficiency with frontend observability - measuring and improving Core Web Vitals, rendering performance, and client-side error monitoring.
Experience building and scaling design system infrastructure shared across multiple product teams.
Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems, service-oriented architectures, and APIs at scale.
Experience evaluating or working with emerging technologies and integrating them into production systems.
Sense of ownership and accountability as a technical leader, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and business contexts.

Responsibilities

Own the design and evolution of shared platforms, frameworks, or services that support multiple teams or product areas.
Provide architectural guidance and direct technical leadership for complex initiatives spanning teams or organizations.
Evaluate, experiment with, and guide adoption of emerging technologies to improve scalability, efficiency, reliability, or developer productivity.
Balance technical innovation with operational excellence, including cost, performance, security, and reliability considerations.
Mentor and influence engineers across disciplines, supporting technical excellence and long-term growth.
Partner closely with product managers and business partners to align technical strategy with business goals.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.