Principal Software Engineer - AI-Driven Architecture Leader

Abundant Code; Auckland; In loco; NZD 160.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work options

Parental leave policies

10 Learning & Development time

Wellness resources

Social culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Trade Me is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Auckland to drive architectural strategy and platform roadmaps, reporting to the Architecture Team Manager. You will shape technical debt management and ensure alignment with global industry standards, acting as an internal R&D thought leader and consultant for product squads.

Lead the evolution of engineering craft, guide cross-functional teams, and promote AI adoption while balancing long-term stability with commercial priorities.

Competenze

• 10+ years of software engineering experience in high-demand environments.
• Proven track record defining architectural roadmaps and technical strategies.
• Deep, practical experience with development stack, ecosystem, tooling, and system design optimization.

Mansioni

• Own and formulate platform strategies and roadmaps with engineering leadership.
• Act as internal R&D consultant for product squads.
• Set the gold standard for engineering craft, including modularization, advanced CI/CD, and AI adoption.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and manage technical debt to ensure robust foundations.
• Provide architectural stewardship and mentor senior engineers to lift technical capability.

Descrizione del lavoro

Trade Me is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Auckland to drive architectural strategy and platform roadmaps, reporting to the Architecture Team Manager. You will shape technical debt management and ensure alignment with global industry standards, acting as an internal R&D thought leader and consultant for product squads.

Lead the evolution of engineering craft, guide cross-functional teams, and promote AI adoption while balancing long-term stability with commercial priorities.