Senior Software Architect - Scalable Systems Leader

TripAdvisor LLC; Kraków; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Flexible schedule

Donation matching

Tuition assistance

Lifestyle benefit

Travel perks

Employee assistance program

Health benefits

Job summary

TripAdvisor LLC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Kraków, Poland. This role involves driving the design and architecture of complex systems and leading cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of experience in software development and expertise in building scalable systems. Offering a remote-first working model and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and professional development support, TripAdvisor promotes a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial software development.
• Demonstrated excellence in working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent command of troubleshooting production issues.
• Experience in building scalable and distributed software systems.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and architecture of complex systems.
• Conduct design reviews across the engineering organization.
• Promote best practices among engineers.
• Collaborate on technology strategy and roadmap.
• Establish clear technical delivery milestones.
• Build trusted leadership across technologies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial software development

Technical leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Troubleshooting production issues

Building scalable software systems

Software architecture

AWS or Azure experience

Object-oriented programming (Java, Python, Scala)

Working with SQL and NoSQL databases

Data engineering exposure

Education

10+ years of experience in software development

Job description

TripAdvisor LLC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Kraków, Poland. This role involves driving the design and architecture of complex systems and leading cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of experience in software development and expertise in building scalable systems. Offering a remote-first working model and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and professional development support, TripAdvisor promotes a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.