Software Engineer (principal Level)

Synthesia

London, United Kingdom
Base: eur/gbp/chf 200,000; bonus/equity: stock opt...
Remote
10+ years software engineering experience
2+ years at principal/senior staff level
Leadership across 50+ engineer teams
The role involves steering backend engineering direction and standardizing processes across a team of 90 engineers and 40 researchers

Job Summary

  • The role involves steering backend engineering direction and standardizing processes across a team of 90 engineers and 40 researchers.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to break down complex problems into iterative steps while evaluating impact on commercial objectives.
  • Synthesia offers a competitive salary starting at EUR/GBP/CHF 200,000 base plus stock options for this full-time remote position.

Matching Summary

The role involves steering backend engineering direction and standardizing processes across a team of 90 engineers and 40 researchers.

Salary

Base: EUR/GBP/CHF 200,000; Bonus/Equity: Stock option plan included; Benefits: 25 days leave + local holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years software engineering experience
  • 2+ years at Principal/Senior Staff level
  • Leadership across 50+ engineer teams
  • Deep server-side and backend expertise
  • Experience with enterprise SaaS products

Nice-to-have

  • AI-powered video generation experience
  • Billing systems or experimentation platforms
  • Video delivery system knowledge
  • Real-time collaboration features
  • Strong alignment with commercial success

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of software engineering experience
  • At least 2 years in Senior Staff or Principal (L7+) role
  • Proven leadership driving projects across 50+ engineers
  • Experience in high-performing scale-up or established orgs
  • Work authorization in EU, UK, or Switzerland required

Work Rights

Must be located in EU, UK, or Switzerland

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