Principal Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Principal Engineer (Backend) at Deputy, you will play a key role in progressing our company mission of improving the world of work, one shift at a time. You will be responsible for making strategic technical decisions that are sustainable, robust, and highly likely to succeed, accelerating the company's business, growth and innovation trajectory.

In Short

• Define, lead, and document the long-term technical direction.
• Promote innovation, efficiency, scalability and a culture of excellence.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions.
• Drive discussions on new solutions and architectural choices.
• Ensure technical decisions uphold quality, performance, and security.
• Advocate for advanced testing methodologies and CI/CD practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years in software development with leadership experience.
• Deep SaaS experience across multiple domains.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to introduce new technologies to large engineering functions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with significant impact on projects.
• Experience in shaping architectural strategies and driving innovation.
• Deep strength in contemporary software technology areas.

Benefits

• Ownership in the company via Share Options.
• Paternity/Maternity Leave Policies.
• Flexible Remote-First Work Policy.
• Company-wide Development & Coaching.
• Hackathons and social events.
• Mental Health Support.