Principal Engineer/Hybrid Boston/$180k

Boston, MA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
$150000 - $180000/yr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Cloud Architecture
  • Software Development
  • React Native
  • Shipping
  • Mobile Applications
  • RESTful
  • Systems Architecture
  • Backend Development
  • GitHub
  • Jenkins
  • SQL
  • NoSQL
  • Database
  • Messaging
  • Apache Kafka
  • Software Engineering
  • Test-driven Development
  • Debugging
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Computer Vision
  • Sensors
  • Robotics
  • IoT
  • ROS
  • Service Operations
  • DMS
  • Open Source
  • Startups
  • Mobile Development
  • React.js
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Google Cloud
  • Systems Design
  • IT Management
  • Inspection
  • Cloud Computing
  • Computer Hardware
  • Data Science
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Testing
  • Mentorship

Summary

This Boston-based opportunity is with a well-funded, venture-backed technology organization transforming the automotive industry through robotics, automation, and modern software systems. This is a full-time, hands-on Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role focused heavily on React, mobile development, and cloud architecture (Google Cloud Platform preferred).
This is a high-impact, technical leadership role offering the chance to build a product from the ground up and directly influence architecture, product direction, and team growth. The organization is moving rapidly from prototype to real-world deployment, making this an ideal environment for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, applied settings where software meets hardware. You'll work cross-functionally with robotics, hardware, and data teams while mentoring others and setting engineering standards. This is an opportunity to define category-changing technology while solving real-world problems at scale.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with React (web and/or React Native)
  • Proven experience building and shipping mobile applications (native or cross-platform)
  • Solid background in cloud platform architecture, preferably Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and distributed systems
  • Deep understanding of system architecture and backend development
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
  • Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Pub/Sub, Kafka, or other queue-based systems)
  • Strong grasp of software engineering principles (SOLID, clean code, TDD)
  • Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical initiatives
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Background in computer vision or sensor-based applications
  • Experience designing offline-first mobile architectures and synchronization strategies
  • Familiarity with robotics, IoT systems, or edge computing platforms (e.g., ROS)
  • Exposure to automotive service operations or dealership software ecosystems (DMS)
  • Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in engineering communities
  • Experience working in startup or fast-scaling environments
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 40% Frontend & Mobile Development (React / Mobile App)
  • 30% Backend & Cloud Engineering (APIs, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines)
  • 20% Architecture & System Design
  • 10% Mentorship & Technical Leadership
Daily Responsibilities
  • 30% Designing and developing the mobile inspection application
  • 20% Building and maintaining cloud backend services and APIs
  • 15% Architecting scalable, reliable systems and making key technical decisions
  • 10% Collaborating with cross-functional teams (product, hardware, data science)
  • 10% Implementing CI/CD, testing, and monitoring practices
  • 10% Mentoring engineers and reviewing code
  • 5% Identifying and communicating technical risks and trade-offs
The Offer
  • Competitive base salary + equity package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible PTO and work-life balance support
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 880040
  • Posted 1 day ago
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