Principal Engineer, Api Platform

Arlo

Milpitas, CA, United States
Base: $215,000-295,000pyear; bonus/equity: include...
Hybrid
Api as a product surface
Contract-first development
Developer experience (dx)
Lead the design and development of a next-generation Platform API, defining foundational architecture from the ground up

Job Summary

  • Lead the design and development of a next-generation Platform API, defining foundational architecture from the ground up.
  • Own the API as a product surface, ensuring consistency, usability, and clarity across all interactions for internal teams and external partners.
  • Drive overall developer experience (DX) including SDKs, documentation, sandbox environments, and integration tooling.

Matching Summary

Lead the design and development of a next-generation Platform API, defining foundational architecture from the ground up.

Salary

Base: $215,000-295,000/year; Bonus/Equity: Included in total compensation package; Benefits: Full range of benefits provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • API as a product surface
  • Contract-first development
  • Developer experience (DX)
  • Distributed systems and microservices
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Nice-to-have

  • White-label or partner platforms
  • Domain-driven design (DDD)
  • API standards and governance
  • Open-source contributions

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years software engineering experience
  • 5+ years Staff/Principal or equivalent
  • API-first or API-as-a-product platforms
  • Experience with customers or external partners
  • Excellent communication skills

Work Rights

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