Principal Software Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote Salary: [Salary information not provided]

Position Overview

At Protegrity, we are at the forefront of data protection innovation, utilizing AI and quantum-resistant cryptography to secure data across diverse environments including cloud-native, hybrid, on-premises, and open-source. We employ advanced cryptographic methods like tokenization, format-preserving encryption, and quantum-resilient techniques. As a global leader in data security, our mission is to ensure data is not only valuable but also usable, trusted, and safe.

Protegrity offers a dynamic environment where you can collaborate with brilliant minds and make a significant impact on the industry. We are redefining data safeguarding, empowering organizations to excel in the GenAI era where data is paramount. If you are driven to shape the future of data security, Protegrity is your destination.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on influencing product direction, leading technical teams, and mentoring others. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and delivering high-value, well-engineered products efficiently. A strong grasp of product requirements and the technical expertise to architect secure, performant, and scalable software systems are essential. We seek enthusiastic individuals with entrepreneurial skills suited for a semi-unstructured, growth-oriented environment focused on enterprise market products. Your contribution as a Principal Engineer will be vital to our innovation and technological advancement for customer benefit.

Responsibilities

• Drive product quality, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, performant, well-tested, and maintainable.
• Provide technical leadership to the scrum team, mentoring members and offering guidance for timely, high-quality software delivery.
• Accurately communicate risks and roadblocks to stakeholders and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Leverage extensive skills and industry experience to develop and implement best practices that foster the company's long-term technological growth.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with all stakeholders, including customers, leadership, and other departments, through effective communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing scalable, distributed, API-based software systems.
• 8+ years of experience delivering products within cloud-based development environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong proficiency in software engineering and architecture principles (e.g., OOP, SOLID, TDD, DDD, BDD).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in an Agile environment with a strong understanding of Scrum methodologies.
• Proven track record of owning product architecture, ensuring robustness, scalability, performance, testability, and maintainability.
• Leadership capabilities to technically lead scrum teams, mentor members, and provide guidance.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality software promptly, transparently communicating risks and roadblocks.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends to develop and implement strategies for sustainable growth, fostering trusted stakeholder relationships.