Principal Engineer TL/M – Software Development (PaaS)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential cloud infrastructure organization in their search for a Principal Engineer TL/M - Software Development (PaaS). Our client operates a managed platform-as-a-service that delivers advanced network and security capabilities across multi-cloud environments.

This is a hands-on Tech Lead/Manager role for an engineer who wants to lead people without leaving the craft behind. You'll define distributed system designs, write code alongside your team, and own both technical execution and people management. If you're a builder ready to grow as a leader, this role balances engineering excellence with team development.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive next-generation designs for complex distributed systems using Kubernetes and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), contributing directly to code and architecture alongside your team
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle (requirements, design, delivery, and operations) of key platform features; break down large projects into executable sub-projects distributed across the team
• Evaluate engineering tradeoffs and make data-driven technical decisions that balance velocity, quality, and scalability
• Write and present design proposals and technical documents that define complex problems and long-term solutions
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers; oversee hiring, career development, and performance management
• Contribute to interviewing and recruiting efforts to attract and retain top engineering talent
• Partner with product management to translate business priorities into a clear technical roadmap and execution plan
• Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, diversity, equity, and respect
• Represent the team in cross-functional forums, collaborating across engineering, product, and go-to-market functions

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including hands-on contributions to large-scale distributed systems
• 3+ years in engineering leadership roles, with direct experience managing engineers and driving team outcomes
• Strong knowledge of Golang and building gRPC-based microservices
• Deep experience with Kubernetes and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Domain experience in network routing and network security
• Experience designing and operating a PaaS/SaaS product at scale
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of elegant and robust API and system designs
• Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code and hold a high bar for the team
• Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; comfortable working with a geographically distributed team
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

How We Work With You

Candidates apply through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will screen your application and coordinate interviews. If selected, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication flows through our talent team to ensure a smooth and professional process.

Pay

This is a full-time position based in the USA and is eligible for remote work. Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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