Lead Principal Software Engineer/systems Architect

SoundCloud Ltd

New York, United States
$240,000 - $280,000 annually; not specified; compr...
On-site
Systems architect
Core application api
Distributed systems
SoundCloud is seeking a rare technical hybrid who can own the long-term blueprint of their core API and platform, and lead a SWAT team to execute targeted projects

Job Summary

  • SoundCloud is seeking a rare technical hybrid who can own the long-term blueprint of their core API and platform, and lead a SWAT team to execute targeted projects.
  • This role involves driving scalable API design, cloud-native infrastructure, and operational excellence, while also architecting agentic workflows and LLM-assisted systems for 10x feature delivery speed.
  • The company offers a flexible work culture, is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and invests in employees through mentorship and enrichment opportunities.

Matching Summary

SoundCloud is seeking a rare technical hybrid who can own the long-term blueprint of their core API and platform, and lead a SWAT team to execute targeted projects.

Salary

$240,000 - $280,000 annually; Not specified; Comprehensive health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • systems architect
  • core application API
  • distributed systems
  • cloud-native infrastructure
  • scalable API design
  • agentic workflows
  • LLM-assisted systems

Nice-to-have

  • technical hybrid
  • high-level design session
  • deep in the trenches
  • operational excellence
  • mentoring engineers
  • culture of technical excellence
  • heart of a hacker

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience
  • proven track record high-scale distributed systems
  • deep experience REST/GraphQL APIs
  • experience leading 'strike teams'
  • strong mentoring skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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