Principal Software Engineer – Platform (Hybrid | Southern California)

Overview

Hybrid
$190000
Full Time

Skills

AWS Cloud

Job Details

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help drive the architecture and evolution of a cutting-edge platform that powers a suite of connected digital experiences — spanning hardware, mobile, and cloud.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll collaborate cross-functionally, balance technical vision with real-world priorities, and shape the infrastructure that supports thousands of users. If you're passionate about building scalable systems and mentoring engineers while working in a fast-paced product environment — this could be your next move.

? What You'll Do:

  • Define the future of platform architecture for real-time, cloud-connected products

  • Design scalable backend services, APIs, and systems for cross-device experiences

  • Lead design/architecture reviews and set coding & documentation standards

  • Own core services like auth, data pipelines, content delivery, and infrastructure

  • Partner with product, hardware, and game teams to ensure seamless system integration

  • Guide the evolution of CI/CD, observability, and performance tuning

  • Mentor engineers across teams and foster technical excellence

? What You Bring:

  • 10+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in a senior or principal-level leadership role

  • Deep experience in cloud-native architecture (AWS preferred)

  • Strong skills in languages like Go, C#, Python, TypeScript, or C++

  • Solid foundation in API design (REST & GraphQL), distributed systems, and platform security

  • Hands-on experience with GraphQL technologies and implementation

  • Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases

  • Experience with real-time data, event-driven systems, or Unity game support

  • Bonus: Experience with IoT, containerization (Docker/K8s), or Infrastructure as Code

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