Principal Software Engineer

ServiceTitan; Ontario; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary leader to drive the technical direction of their engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the design and enhancement of critical systems, ensuring security, reliability, and performance. You'll mentor engineers, foster collaboration across teams, and contribute to strategic decisions that shape the future of their innovative products. With a commitment to holistic employee well-being, this company offers flexible work arrangements, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Company-paid medical benefits

RSP match

24/7 virtual healthcare

Parental leave support

Adoption reimbursement

Leadership training

Holistic health benefits

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years of industry experience with enterprise web/SaaS applications.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft .NET stack and SQL databases.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical vision of the team and drive architectural decisions.
• Mentor and guide engineers while improving system efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to resource planning.

Skills

C# / .NET

MVC

Web APIs

SQL databases

Performance monitoring tools

Log collection tools

Git

Unit testing

Continuous integration

Cloud technology (Azure/AWS)

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Visual Studio

JIRA

TeamCity

Job description

Own : Own from end to end the short and long term technical vision of your team

Design & Revamp : 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

Improve Efficiency : Build tools to increase efficiency of all our engineers; improve performance, processes, and quality across the whole engineering team

Discover : Identify opportunities to extract or develop systems beneficial for multiple teams

Empower : Mentor and guide Engineers across engineering as a whole

60% development / 40% working on everything else

Teambuilding : Work closely with Recruiting — in particular, interview candidates and co-own activities related to lead generation (e.g. tech talks) and screening (HackerRank tests)

Strategy : Contribute to the roadmap and resource planning

Measure Success : Determine metrics for success and constantly measure them

Collaborate : Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, engineers, Product Managers, customers, and partners

What you'll need :

15-20+ years of industry experience, including with large scale enterprise web / saas applications

10+ 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)

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 24 / 7 virtual healthcare.

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.

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. We do not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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 salary range for this role for candidates residing in Canada is between $200,000 CAD - $300,000 CAD. Actual compensation for an individual may vary depending on skills, performance over time, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition to the base salary, the total compensation package also includes an annual bonus, equity and a holistic suite of benefits.