Principal Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not provided

Atticus is a company focused on connecting people in crisis with life-changing aid through legal and government assistance. They've helped over 20,000 people access over $2B in aid and raised significant funding from top venture capital firms. The role focuses on leading the effort to transform the Atticus platform into a scalable, high-volume solution. This involves strategic planning, architectural decisions, and people management, specifically centered around building a highly performant and intuitive client experience on the web.

Responsibilities

• Craft a strategic plan and roadmap to scale the platform 10x in volume and 20x in the future.
• Design, build, and operate Atticus’ APIs with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Plan roadmaps 3-6 months ahead while actively engaging in week-to-week operations.
• Evaluate storage technologies and methodologies for scalability and performance.
• Architect, design, review, and test code in a collaborative environment.
• Leverage team expertise to create excellent products and services.
• Train other technical leaders on the team.
• Work with the VP of Engineering, COO, and Director of Product, collaborating across various teams including product, design, lawyer network, client experience, and marketing.

Requirements

• Not provided (The provided text indicates the need for a highly experienced and skilled engineer.)

Company Information

• About Atticus: Atticus connects people in crisis with life-changing aid through legal and government assistance.
• Funding: Significant funding from top VC firms (Forerunner, GV (Google Ventures), and True Ventures).
• Growth: Rapid growth – team size increased from 89 to 151 last year, with further growth expected in 2025.
• Impact: Over 20,000 people helped, with over $2B in aid provided, and 12,000+ five-star reviews.