Job Description

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance software solutions while defining best practices and technical standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, bridging engineering and senior leadership, and mentor engineers to drive excellence in software development. You will ensure the reliability, scalability, and quality of our software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable, and maintainable software solutions and features.
• Define and implement architectural patterns, coding best practices, and technical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, system engineering, QA, and customer success to deliver top-tier software solutions. Serve as a bridge between engineering teams and senior leadership, including non-technical leaders.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to software engineers, particularly in areas like performance optimization, testing strategies, and sustainable software development practices.
• Conduct code reviews, improve engineering processes, and ensure software quality and security standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating them into our tech stack when applicable.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Drive innovation through research, prototyping, and proof-of-concept development.
• Be able to balance speed and quality to deliver sustainable solutions that meet both short- and long-term objectives.

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• Proven expertise in Python, including experience with performance optimization, packaging, and testing. We suggest a minimum of 7 years of Python related experience and 10 years of general software development experience.
• Deep experience with technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, InfluxDB).
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and ability to contribute to architectural discussions.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn domain-specific telecom industry knowledge as appropriate.
• Exceptional ability to work independently and proactively with minimal oversight.
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a leadership or senior engineering role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Java or modern frontend technologies and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript).
• Experience working with modern deployment techniques and practices, such as CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Understanding of RAN (Radio Access Network) concepts, including cells, sites, controllers, and topologies.

Additional Information

Why Join Us:

• Dynamic Team: Collaborate with experts passionate about technology and innovation.
• Career Growth: Enjoy ample opportunities for professional development.
• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in enhancing our software code base, monitoring features and data operations.
• Attractive Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work.

Spectrum Effect, Inc is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

This is a hybrid position, and the candidate should be based in or willing to relocate to Kirkland.

Thinking about advancing your career to the next level? Do you have what it takes to successfully lead a software organization?

Apply now! Nothing ventured, nothing gained.