Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nerdery is a digital product consultancy that helps clients develop digital products and technology solutions. The Principal Software Engineer provides technical leadership across product lifecycles, guides engineering teams and architecture, and owns the technical quality of products.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire technical lifecycle of a product including, but not limited to software/language/framework decisions, breaking down features into technical stories, and production readiness
- Write and demonstrate comprehension of complex software using expert level understanding of code patterns, application architecture, and best practices
- Serve as the technical lead for a team of software engineers
- Own the technical quality of their product
- Leading fruitful discussions about and documenting architectural decisions
- Adapt the development process to fit the team and client needs
- Foster cross-functional collaboration as a technical liaison between engineering and other project disciplines (Design, Quality, Project Management, Strategy, Product, etc.)
- Own the technical review process for team members and provide ongoing technical feedback and recommendations
- Participate in the internal leadership of their respective domain; provide input to the strategic direction of the domain, assist with domain initiatives, and maintain best practices within the domain
- Utilize deep technical communication acumen to explain complex technical concerns across multiple levels of abstraction and audiences
- Assess the technical skills of prospective candidates and provide recommendations to hiring managers
- Provide ad-hoc technical support to other practitioners in the domain as needed
- Assist with sales requests as needed by providing technical recommendations and estimates to prospective clients
- Participate in other duties as assigned
Skills
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in a computer related field, coding bootcamp certificate, OR a thorough demonstration of self-taught software development skills
- 8+ years of software development experience
- 2-3+ years of application software architecture experience, including familiarity with common design patterns and approaches for solving typical application problems for their discipline
- Ability to write complex software and demonstrated proficiency in explaining the “why” behind code
- Strong technical communication acumen; can explain complex technical problems to technical and non-technical audiences (clients, project members, team members, peers, etc.)
- Strong understanding of the development process and ability to maintain an iterative approach throughout the project lifecycle
- Strong proficiency in C# and .NET development, including designing, building, and maintaining scalable, production-ready applications and services
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications and services
- AI-forward development mindset, with demonstrated experience incorporating AI-assisted development tools into daily software engineering workflows, including code generation, debugging, testing, and optimization
- Proficiency in context and specification-driven AI development, including providing structured context, defining clear technical requirements, and validating AI-generated solutions for quality, security, and maintainability
- Must be legally authorized to work within the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
- Introductory systems architecture experience
- Has experience or demonstrates the ability to participate in client pitches
- Exposure to full stack applications and coding skills outside of your specialization
- Experience developing AI-powered applications, including LLM integrations, AI agents, agentic workflows, or AI orchestration frameworks
- Experience participating in technical solutioning, including requirements discovery, solution design, technical feasibility assessments, and presenting proposed approaches to clients or stakeholders
- Customer-Focused Execution and Communication: Excels at translating deep customer understanding into impactful work, ensuring that every project and decision delivers exceptional user value. Able to effectively explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders
- Tenacious Problem-Solving: Relentlessly unravels complex problems, developing innovative solutions to overcome any challenge that stands in the way of progress
- I**ntegrity-Driven Work: Builds trust by consistently upholding high standards in all work and advocating for the right approach, ensuring quality and transparency
- Collaborative Impact: Actively elevates the team's capabilities by fostering a collaborative environment, sharing knowledge, and prioritizing collective success over individual credit
- End-to-End Ownership: Takes full accountability for an initiative's entire lifecycle, from concept to completion, ensuring the final result successfully achieves its intended goals
- Dedication to Craftsmanship: Driven by a passion for their craft to continuously learn, deepen their expertise, and strive for excellence in their chosen field
Benefits
- Choose from two comprehensive medical plans (including an HSA-eligible option), plus high-quality dental and vision insurance.
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage fully covered by the company.
- Discounted, employee-paid options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance, Pet Insurance, and plans offering Legal Support and Identity Theft Protection.
- A 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 3.5% with immediate vesting.
- Flexible time off with Flex PTO that can be used for vacation, personal time, personal illness, or time off to care for dependents.
- Remote-friendly workplace; Minnesota office space is available for Nerds who prefer an in-office environment or collaborative setting.
- Dedicated resources and access to funds to pursue professional development, attend industry conferences, and obtain certifications.
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