Principal Software Engineer_

This is a remote position.About the companyA professional software development agency and product studio specializing in supporting American tech companies and startups. Founded in 2019, they’ve partnered with dozens of fast-growing, well-capitalized U.S. tech companies building products across a diverse range of digital spaces, including web, mobile, AR/VR, blockchain/crypto, and AI/machine learning.In addition, they incubate and launch their own consumer products through their internal app studio. They are a fast-growing company that values collaboration, speed, and excellence. Their core values are honesty, reliability, and growth—they strive to be honest at all times, reliable no matter what, and to grow together as a team.As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead engineering teams and drive successful product outcomes for their clients and internal projects. You are an elite software developer with full-stack skillset and experience architecting and maintaining complex systems. In addition to solving complex engineering problems, you will also guide and unblock the broader engineering team to ensure internal alignment and timely delivery. You are a mentor; you enjoy supporting junior colleagues and watching them grow into more senior contributors. You are a strong written and verbal communicator; you are clear and detailed in your communication, and you would rather over-communicate than under-communicate with others. You are also naturally proactive; you want to get ahead of emerging problems and solve them before they become bigger issues. This role is ideal for someone passionate about both leadership and driving technical excellence within a team.What you’ll do:Lead the development and implementation of new software solutions for their clients or internal projects.Drive decision-making for system architecture and technology selection.Provide strategic input, ensuring team members are aligned with business goals and best practices.Solve complex engineering problems to deliver major features, and also ensure long-term scalability, maintainability, and the security of applications.Mentor team members to unblock their work and enhance their skills.Conduct code reviews, performance reviews, and establish professional development plans.Keep up with industry trends and best practices, including new engineering tools and software methods in the tech industry.Tech stack:Front-end: React, TypeScriptMobile: CapacitorBack-end: PHP (Laravel)Other: Stripe SDK, Docker, Kubernetes RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of software development experience with full-stack development.Proficiency in React, React Native, Node.js, or other similar frameworks.Proven track record of mentoring, supporting, and improving engineering teams.Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to make sound technical decisions.Strong communication skills in English, with a collaborative mindset. Benefits$4521 - $5787 USD/monthly100% Remote role open to LATAM-based candidates willing to work CST. Originally posted on Himalayas