Principal Software Engineer

Anaplan; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaplan is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Manchester who will be the technical leader for their internationalization efforts. This role involves defining the long-term technical vision for Anaplan’s platform, leading the design of scalable systems, and mentoring senior engineers. As part of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you will work in an environment that values uniqueness, ensuring a world-class localized experience for global customers. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategy and implementation at a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• Visionary and deeply technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity.
• Experience in managing scalable and resilient localization systems.
• Ability to mentor senior engineers and drive engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define the long‑term technical vision for Anaplan’s internationalization platform.
• Lead the design and implementation of systems for continuous localization.
• Partner with engineering leadership to shape global readiness strategy.
• Solve complex technical challenges related to localization.
• Mentor senior engineers and enhance technical practices.

Job description

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to be the technical leader for this critical initiative within our Experience Engineering workstream. You will define the long‑term technical vision and architectural roadmap for adapting our platform for a global audience. This is a unique opportunity to own the strategy for internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) at scale for our award‑winning planning technology. As Anaplan continues its strong growth in a competitive global market, delivering a world‑class, localized experience is a key strategic priority, and you will be at the helm of the technical solution.

We are looking for a visionary and deeply technical leader who can navigate ambiguity, influence across the organization, and set the standard for engineering excellence.

Your Impact

• Define the long‑term technical vision and architectural roadmap for Anaplan’s internationalization platform and infrastructure.
• Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, resilient systems for continuous localization, serving as the lead engineer and technical mentor.
• Partner with engineering leadership and product management to shape the strategy for global readiness across all new features and products.
• Solve the most complex technical challenges related to localization, anticipating future needs and ensuring architectural longevity.
• Act as a force multiplier, mentoring senior engineers and driving technical excellence and best practices across multiple teams.
• Directly enhance the experience for our global customers, making our platform more intuitive, accessible, and powerful for users in their native language.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

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