[Remote] Principal Software Engineer at Paddle

United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fintech, SaaS, E-commerceIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsBackend ArchitectureTechnical VisionArchitectural StrategyScalable SystemsReliable SystemsSecure SystemsCommunicationCollaborationPayment InfrastructureMerchant of Record

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this Principal Software Engineer role?

The role requires deep experience designing and evolving large-scale, distributed backend systems with strong foundations in architecture, performance, reliability, and data integrity, a track record of leading company-level technical strategy and delivering multi-quarter, cross-team initiatives, and the ability to operate as an architect, strategist, and problem solver.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The role reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and involves mentoring Staff and Senior engineers while partnering with the Product team and other stakeholders.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Software Engineer position?

Strong candidates blend deep distributed systems expertise with strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, a talent for building collaborative relationships, and genuine empathy for customers.

Paddle

Platform for SaaS billing and compliance

About Paddle

Paddle simplifies software sales for SaaS companies by providing a platform that manages billing, payments, tax compliance, and customer support. Its tools allow developers to focus on product development instead of administrative tasks. Paddle's all-in-one solution includes payment processing, subscription management, invoicing, and compliance with international tax laws, helping clients streamline operations and scale efficiently. The company earns revenue through transaction fees and subscription plans, aligning its success with that of its clients. Paddle's platform is flexible, easy to configure, and offers extensive API documentation for seamless integration. It also supports webhook notifications for real-time updates. The goal of Paddle is to be a vital partner for software companies aiming to grow internationally while managing the complexities of tax and compliance.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$283.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

201-500Employees