Ecosystem Architect & Principal Engineer

MediaAlpha; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

RSU program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Open PTO + holidays

L&D reimbursement

Wellness stipend

Parental leave

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

MediaAlpha in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead at the ecosystem level, owning architecture, health, and strategic direction across large, multi-team systems. You will shape roadmaps, set technical standards, and drive patterns that enable fast, reliable delivery.

You will write code, mentor engineers, and influence across groups, ensuring alignment with business needs. This role offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office and a competitive pay and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with ecosystem-scale impact.
• Ability to own and drive initiatives spanning multiple teams and quarters.
• Track record of defining architectural patterns and engineering standards.
• Experience mentoring engineers at multiple levels.
• Excellent communication to present strategy to engineering and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own ecosystem architecture and technical ownership across multiple large components.
• Define patterns, standards, and strategies for maintainability, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Lead cross-organizational influence, mentoring, and senior technical leadership development.

Skills

Ecosystem architecture

Technical leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Mentoring engineers

System design

SQL proficiency

Architectural patterns

Stakeholder communication

Ambiguity management

Self-starter

Education

B.S. in technical discipline

Job description

MediaAlpha in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead at the ecosystem level, owning architecture, health, and strategic direction across large, multi-team systems. You will shape roadmaps, set technical standards, and drive patterns that enable fast, reliable delivery.

You will write code, mentor engineers, and influence across groups, ensuring alignment with business needs. This role offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office and a competitive pay and