Principal Backend Software Engineer

Atlassian; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Backend Software Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing the engineering process. This role is pivotal in overcoming technical challenges, leading code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you'll create impactful solutions that drive company-wide projects. If you have extensive experience in software development and a passion for mentoring, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters growth. Join a company that empowers teams globally and embraces your unique contributions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software/technology leadership roles with end-to-end responsibility.
• Expertise in Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, or Scala required.

Responsibilities

• Regularly unblock challenges in the software development cycle.
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Java

Python

Kotlin

Go

Scala

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

Engineering | San Francisco, United States | Remote

Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. This role is fully remote, but requires you to be located in a US timezone.

Your future team

We're looking for a Principal Backend Software Engineer to join our team, passionately focused on delivering creative improvements for our engineering teams.

What you'll do

1. Regularly unblock challenges faced in the software development cycle, from technical design to launch.
2. Create solutions that are used by other teams and products - Determine plans-of-attack on large projects.
3. Routinely solve complex architecture challenges and apply architectural standards on new projects.
4. Lead code reviews and documentation and take on complex bug fixes, especially on high-risk problems.
5. Set the standard for meaningful code reviews - Partner across engineering teams to take on company-wide projects.
6. Transfer your depth of knowledge from your current language to excel as a Software Engineer.
7. Mentor more junior members of the team.

Your background

1. 10+ years experience in multiple hands-on software/technology leadership roles, with end-to-end responsibility through the software development lifecycle.
2. Bachelor's degree with a preference for Computer Science degree.
3. Expertise with one or more prominent languages such as Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, or Scala is required.
4. Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS industry with hands-on experience with public cloud offerings (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
5. Knowledge to evaluate trade-offs between correctness, robustness, performance, space and time.
6. Practice in mentoring other engineers and influencing decision makers throughout the organization.
7. Consideration of customer impact when making technical decisions.

If you've got these skills, even better:

1. Experience in Developer Experience or Developer Productivity - Proficiency in Java or NodeJS.
2. Experience in at least one additional language.
3. Experience in CI (Continuous Integration) and CD (Continuous Deployment).

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience.

In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones:

1. Zone A: $205,800 - $274,400
2. Zone B: $185,200 - $246,900
3. Zone C: $170,800 - $227,700

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.