Principal Architect (engineer)

Engine

Remote, United States
Base: $174,845 - $242,000 usd; bonus/equity: varia...
Remote
12+ years designing high-scale distributed systems
Experience breaking down monolithic applications
Expertise in aws cloud environments
The role involves shaping the technical direction of the platform as it transitions from monolithic applications to a distributed architecture

Job Summary

  • The role involves shaping the technical direction of the platform as it transitions from monolithic applications to a distributed architecture.
  • Candidates must have deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to guide teams through complex technical challenges in ambiguous environments.
  • Total compensation includes a competitive base salary ranging from $174,845 to $242,000 USD, along with equity and variable pay opportunities.

Matching Summary

The role involves shaping the technical direction of the platform as it transitions from monolithic applications to a distributed architecture.

Salary

Base: $174,845 - $242,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay and equity included; Benefits: Competitive benefits package detailed online

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years designing high-scale distributed systems
  • Experience breaking down monolithic applications
  • Expertise in AWS cloud environments
  • Designing modular loosely coupled systems
  • Defining clear service boundaries and APIs

Nice-to-have

  • Strong influence skills without direct authority
  • Pragmatic approach to technical constraints
  • Mentoring engineers on system design
  • Event-driven architecture experience
  • Collaborating across multiple engineering teams

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in high-scale distributed systems
  • Proven architectural leadership driving major technical initiatives
  • Mastery of cloud environments, specifically AWS preferred

Work Rights

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