Principal Engineer, Cloud Software

ZipRecruiter; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a visionary Cloud Software Architect to lead innovative projects in cloud development. This role demands strategic leadership and technical expertise to shape the future of cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cloud platforms and microservices architecture, along with a passion for fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving technological advancements. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will shape the future of connectivity and software solutions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Flexible Time Off

Stock Options

Qualifications

• 15+ years of cloud software development experience.
• Proven leadership in developing scalable cloud software.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the cloud software development strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for operational excellence.
• Continuously improve software quality and engineering efficiency.

Skills

Cloud Software Development

Technical Leadership

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Microservices Architecture

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Practices

CI/CD Pipelines

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary architect of Cloud Software Development. This role involves strategic leadership, technical expertise, and active participation in different stages of cloud software development/operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, software development best practices, and a passion for driving innovation. Familiarity with the networking/telecom/embedded domain is highly desired.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Define and implement the cloud software development strategy aligned with the company’s vision and business objectives.
2. Create an aggressive and holistic roadmap that takes into account the customer needs, technical architecture, tools, and industry trends.
3. Create/review architecture/microservice/feature designs and ensure quality in the cloud software development.
4. Develop reactive and proactive strategies for operations at scale.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams regarding project requirements, scope, timelines, design, testing, deployment, and operations to ensure operational excellence.
6. Continuously implement mechanisms to improve software quality, operations, and engineering efficiency.
7. Foster a culture of customer obsession, ownership, innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the development team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of cloud software development experience; 5+ years in a technical leadership role providing mentorship to small teams.
• Proven track record of leadership in developing scalable and resilient cloud software demonstrating customer obsession, ownership, innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Focus on operational excellence with proven experience in debugging and resolving operational issues.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Expertise in microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Skills:

• Experience in the networking/telecom domain is a significant plus.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., Layer2/Layer3/TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), tunneling, VPN, network security, and software-defined networking (SDN).
• Deep understanding of management plane technologies (Yang models for configuration and telemetry, GRPC, GNMI, GNOI).

• In-depth understanding of LTE/WIFI/Spectrum management technologies is a plus.
• Design experience on embedded software is a plus.
• Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence is a plus.

The salary range for this position is: $215,000 to $275,000.

Compensation will be determined based on skill set, years of experience, and geographic location.

Tarana offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, flexible time off, and stock options.

Since 2009, our mission has been to accelerate the delivery of fast, affordable internet access globally. With over $400M invested in R&D, we’ve developed innovative fixed wireless access technology, powering our first commercial platform, Gigabit 1 (G1), installed by over 160 service providers worldwide. Our headquarters is in Milpitas, California, with R&D in Pune, India.

We seek talented problem solvers committed to customer obsession and innovation. Join us to make a meaningful global impact!