Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avery Dennison is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to build and scale software for its retail technology platform. The role develops solutions for digital screens and Electronic Shelf Labels, integrates third-party hardware, supports in-store pilots, evaluates build-versus-partner decisions, and eventually leads an engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the "0-to-1" Phase: Architect and develop software solutions for digital screens and ESL integrations, operating initially as a single contributor
- Hardware Integration: Collaborate with third-party hardware vendors to integrate their devices into our centralized platform
- Pilot Support: actively support in-store pilots. This includes troubleshooting live production issues and deploying hotfixes to ensure customer success during critical rollouts
- Strategic Evaluation: help leadership determine the technical viability of third-party partners versus building in-house solutions, and provide the technical reality check that ensures our business goals are ambitious yet technically achievable
- Team Scaling: As the product matures, help hire, onboard, and lead a team of engineers, establishing code quality standards, CI/CD pipelines, and development culture
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Proven experience acting as a Lead, Principal, or Founding Engineer in a startup or high-growth environment
- Strong proficiency in backend development (C#/.NET, Java, or Go) and frontend frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue)
- Experience with Cloud Architecture
- Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
- Azure
Benefits
- LGBTQ+ Inclusive Healthcare Support: This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high-quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
- Comprehensive Medical Plan Options: Choice PPO Plan, Health Savings HDHP, Variable Copay Plan, and Health Maintenance Organization Plan (HMO - Available in Southern Californian only); Avery Dennison shares your plan costs with you.
- 100% Paid Parental Leave: Your salary is 100% paid during your approved parental leave of absence as a biological, adoptive, and/or foster parent.
- Remote position
Company Overview
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