Principal Engineer

Swiss Re; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 98.000 - 163.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Principal Engineer and Senior Engineering Manager to drive technical strategy and lead high-performing engineering teams. The role involves establishing engineering excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and making architectural decisions that scale across multiple systems. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise, a track record in building teams, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing the opportunity for impactful work in a collaborative environment.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Vibrant working environment

Formación

• Proven experience building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
• Deep knowledge in software architecture and system design principles.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams to foster innovation.
• Define and align technical strategies with business objectives.
• Establish best practices and drive architectural decisions.

Conocimientos

Team building

Architectural excellence

Technical strategy

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Herramientas

Java

dotNET

Typescript

Descripción del empleo

Are you a visionary tech leader who excels at building high-performing engineering teams while driving architectural excellence? Join our dynamic team at Swiss Re where you'll architect the future of our technical landscape, mentor talented engineers, and spearhead innovation that delivers substantial impact across our business and for our customers.

About the Role

As a Principal Engineer and Senior Engineering Manager at Swiss Re, you'll serve as both a technical visionary and strategic leader. You'll establish engineering excellence across multiple teams while providing architectural guidance that shapes our entire technology ecosystem. You'll foster a culture of innovation and technical mastery while guiding teams through complex enterprise-level challenges and ensuring the delivery of scalable, resilient systems that drive our business forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams, creating a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence
• Define technical strategy and architectural vision aligned with business objectives across the organization
• Establish and evangelize engineering best practices including design patterns, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and agile methodologies at scale
• Partner with executives and cross‑functional leaders to shape product roadmaps and technical direction
• Drive architectural decisions that ensure scalability, security, and resilience across multiple systems
• Spearhead technical innovation by identifying emerging technologies and methodologies that create competitive advantages
• Resolve complex technical challenges that span multiple domains and systems
• Oversee the design and implementation of highly‑available, high‑traffic, mission‑critical services
• Cultivate engineering talent through mentorship programs and career development initiatives

About the Team

At Swiss Re, our engineering teams are at the heart of our digital transformation. We build innovative solutions that help make the world more resilient through cutting‑edge technology. Our collaborative environment encourages creative problem‑solving and continuous learning, where every team member’s contribution is valued and recognized.

About You

You’re an exceptional problem‑solver with deep technical expertise and a passion for engineering excellence. You have a proven track record of leading high‑performing teams and driving architectural decisions that scale. You’re an inspirational leader who genuinely cares about developing individuals and creating growth paths for them. You seamlessly balance strategic thinking with hands‑on technical leadership, knowing when to dive deep into complex problems and when to empower your teams to innovate.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Extensive engineering leadership experience building, mentoring, and scaling high‑performing product engineering teams
• Deep expertise in software architecture, system design principles, and enterprise‑level architectural patterns
• Proven track record designing and implementing highly secure, reliable, and resilient distributed systems at scale
• Experience establishing technical standards and engineering practices across multiple teams
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to align technical decisions with business objectives
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale technical initiatives and driving organizational change
• Proficiency in English

Nice to Haves

• Advanced knowledge of multiple programming paradigms and languages (Java, dotNET, Typescript, etc.) and cloud‑native architectures
• Expertise with complex distributed systems (microservices architecture, event‑driven systems, distributed databases)
• Experience implementing sophisticated engineering practices (CI/CD pipelines, observability frameworks, chaos engineering)
• Track record of technical innovation and thought leadership within the industry
• Experience mentoring technical leaders and establishing engineering career frameworks

Interview Process

Our comprehensive interview process is designed to evaluate both your technical expertise and leadership capabilities:

• Technical depth interview: Share your own code or architectural designs in your preferred domain, followed by a discussion on technical decisions and trade‑offs
• Product engineering and system architecture interview: A discussion focused on your approach to balancing product needs with technical considerations; and a collaborative system design exercise to assess your ability to architect complex solutions
• Leadership and organizational impact interview: Focused on your ability to drive change, mentor leaders, and create lasting organizational impact

Why Join Us

• Shape the technical direction of a global organization making a real‑world impact
• Lead and mentor the next generation of engineering talent
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Work in a vibrant and collaborative environment where innovation is celebrated

For Spain, the base salary range for this position is between EUR 98,000 and EUR 163,000 (for a full‑time role). The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance‑based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

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About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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