Principal Software Engineer
AlchemySalary not specified
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Cloud Services, Platform EngineeringIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must possess 6+ years of backend software development experience with a proven track record of delivering scalable production systems, expertise in Java and Spring Boot, a solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architectures, hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker, and strong background in modern observability tooling. They should also have experience building platform-level capabilities, including APIs, SDKs, and services, and a strong grasp of RESTful API design, service reliability, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Excellent communication and collaboration skills, proactive self-direction, and the ability to lead technical initiatives are also required.
Responsibilities
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will design and build core backend services for the Cloud Connectivity Platform, ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable data connectivity. This role involves providing technical leadership, hands-on engineering expertise, evolving the connectivity platform, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering alignment across cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for building reusable services and APIs that serve as the foundation for multiple product teams and external customers, proactively driving technical initiatives to completion, and mentoring junior engineers or driving engineering best practices across teams.
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
Distributed Systems
Microservices
Kubernetes
Docker
Prometheus
Grafana
OpenTelemetry
RESTful API Design
Service Reliability
Versioning
Backward Compatibility
AWS
Azure
GCP
Communication
Collaboration
Technical Leadership
Altera
Develops digital human agents for AI
About Altera
Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees