Principal Software Engineer

ServiceTitan; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 221,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Canada is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead their engineering team. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of industry experience, a deep understanding of Microsoft .NET, and significant experience mentoring engineers. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects while enjoying flexible time off, a competitive salary, and comprehensive health benefits. Join us in solving complex problems and fostering a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Leadership training

Qualifications

• 20+ years of industry experience, including with large scale enterprise web/SaaS applications.
• 10-15+ years of experience in senior engineering roles.
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft .NET technology stack and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical vision of your team.
• Design and implement critical systems.
• Mentor and guide Engineers across engineering.

Skills

Responsive web application development

Technical leadership

Distributed systems

C# and .NET

SQL databases

HTML5 and JavaScript

Service-driven paradigm

Performance monitoring

Continuous integration and delivery

Strong communication skills

Education

B.S., M.S., or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

JIRA

New Relic

DataDog

Elasticsearch-Logstash-Kibana

TeamCity

Azure

AWS

Job description

Ready to be a Titan?

We’re looking for someone to lead all technical aspects of an engineering team at ServiceTitan. You must have a strong background in responsive web application development, building distributed systems for scale, and a proven ability to deliver technical leadership and strong process management.

We make a huge impact on thousands of companies in the U.S. and abroad by enabling them to be more efficient and effective at running their business. Many of the features we offer — in particular, Machine Learning and AI‑driven scheduling and dispatch automation — are light‑years ahead of what currently exists on the market, and we love to hold this position. We are quality minded, use the most modern tools on .NET platform, have an amazing culture, love to solve complex problems, and embrace learning, exploration and growth. If you share the same values, we’d like to talk to you!

What you'll do :

• Own from end to end the short and long term technical vision of your team
• Design, implement and improve critical systems and components powering ServiceTitan stack; improve the security, availability, reliability, and performance of our products; drive / participate in all major architectural and strategic decisions especially those relating to scale
• Build tools to increase efficiency of all our engineers; improve performance, processes, and quality across the whole engineering team
• Identify opportunities to extract or develop systems beneficial for multiple teams
• Mentor and guide Engineers across engineering as a whole
• 60% development / 40% working on everything else
• Work closely with Recruiting — in particular, interview candidates and co‑own activities related to lead generation (e.g. tech talks) and screening (HackerRank tests)
• Contribute to the roadmap and resource planning
• Determine metrics for success and constantly measure them
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams, engineers, Product Managers, customers, and partners

What you'll need :

• 20+ years of industry experience, including with large scale enterprise web / SaaS applications
• 10‑15+ years of experience on senior engineering roles (designing APIs, abstractions, and tools used by other engineers)
• Expert‑level knowledge of Microsoft .NET technology stack (C# / .NET, MVC, Web APIs) and SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server or any other)
• HTML5 and JavaScript; experience such front‑end frameworks as React and Knockout.js is a plus
• Taking existing monolithic applications to a domain‑based, service‑driven paradigm
• Experience with large scale 3rd party integrations
• Basic Microsoft Windows administration skills including IIS administration
• Performance / reliability monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic, DataDog, Application Insights)
• Log / Metric collection and analysis tools (e.g. Elasticsearch‑Logstash‑Kibana, DataDog, Interana)
• Git, unit testing, debugging, profiling, Visual Studio, JIRA and other tools that are typically used by developers on Microsoft technology stack
• Continuous integration and continuous delivery methodologies and tools (TeamCity or similar)
• Administration and building automation for Azure, AWS or other public cloud technology
• Ability to empathize with our users and champion for their experience.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• B.S., M.S. or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or a related technical field.

Be Human With Us :

Being human isn’t about checking every box on a list. It’s about the experiences we have, people we meet, and the perspectives we share. So, if you have the skills but are hesitant to apply because of your background, apply anyway. We need amazing people like you to help us challenge the conventional and think differently about the problems that we’re solving. We’re in this together. Come be human, with us.

What We Offer :

When you join our team, you’re not just accepting a job. You’re making a career move. Here’s how we’ll support you in doing some of the most impactful work of your career :

Flextime, recognition, and support for autonomous work : Flexible time off with ample learning and development opportunities to continue growing your career. We offer a comprehensive onboarding program, leadership training for Titans at all levels, and other programs and events. Great work is rewarded through Bonusly, peer‑nominated awards, and more.

Holistic health and wellness benefits : Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, RSP match, and an employee assistance program.

Support for Titans at all stages of life : Parental leave and support, up to $20k in adoption reimbursement, on demand maternity support through Maven Maternity, free breast milk shipping through Maven Milk, financial planning tools, and more.

Our Commitment to Inclusion :

At ServiceTitan, we celebrate individuality and uniqueness. We believe that the convergence of fresh perspectives and experiences from all walks of life is what makes our product and culture so great. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. ServiceTitan is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees based on race, colour, religion, creed, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), marital status, family status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable provincial legislation.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Use of AI Technology :

We use technology, including automated and AI‑assisted tools, to support certain aspects of our recruitment process. These tools are designed to improve efficiency and enhance the candidate experience. AI tools are not used to make hiring decisions; all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

A Note on the Application & Hiring Process :

When you submit your application for the Principal Software Engineer position, your candidacy will be considered for all available Principal Software Engineer opportunities across our entire organization, which includes ServiceTitan and its key subsidiaries : Aspire, FieldRoutes, and Convex. Our dedicated recruiting team operates centrally to review candidates for these multiple verticals. This ensures your application receives maximum exposure and that we match your skills and career interests to the team with the greatest business need and best fit. The final hiring decision and offer of employment will specify the exact company (ServiceTitan, Aspire, FieldRoutes, or Convex) and vertical team you will be supporting.

Compensation Disclosure :

ServiceTitan is committed to fair and equitable compensation for all of our employees. We thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation. The expected compensation for this role for candidates residing in Canada is between $221,400 CAD - $332,000 CAD. Actual compensation for an individual may vary depending on many factors, including skills, performance over time, business needs, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition to the base salary, the total compensation package also includes equity and a holistic suite of benefits. This position may also be eligible for a bonus.

Personal Information :

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