Principal Full Stack Software Engineer - Game Studio

Worldscape Technology Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and meaningful equity

Attractive benefits package

Flexible time off policy

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401k plan

Life insurance options

Job summary

Worldscape Technology Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance in Redmond, WA. This role requires 15+ years of experience in delivering technology solutions and expertise in backend and frontend technologies. Responsibilities include designing scalable systems, leading technical initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance. The compensation ranges from $160,000 to $200,000 annually, with additional bonuses and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technology solutions and system architecture.
• Experience in designing large-scale distributed systems in production.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance.
• Design scalable, resilient, and maintainable full-stack solutions.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Security, and Operations teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

System design

Backend technologies (C++, C#, Python)

Frontend frameworks (React, Unity, Unreal Engine)

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Data storage technologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Worldscape is a cutting‑edge platform designed to unify distributed data, sensors, and intelligent agents across cloud, on‑prem, and edge environments. By combining geospatial intelligence, physics‑based 3D simulation, and reward‑driven AI, Worldscape enables organizations to build immersive digital twins for predictive modeling, scenario planning, and adaptive decision‑making. With a zero‑trust security framework, seamless integration with legacy systems, and robust developer tools, Worldscape empowers rapid deployment of agentic applications that drive resilience and efficiency in sectors such as logistics, telecom, defense, and infrastructure.

Worldscape is looking for a seasoned Principal Engineer to join our expanding team. We are at the forefront of AI decision‑making, working with state‑of‑the‑art distributed architecture and data management techniques to ensure our platform delivers the right AI‑driven decisions for all our customers — from individual app developers to large enterprise organizations — while enabling agentic integration across our AI fabric.

This is an onsite role that will be located in Redmond, WA.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across frontend, backend, and cloud‑based systems.
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and maintainable full‑stack solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Lead critical technical initiatives, including platform modernization, performance optimization, and system reliability improvements.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor for engineers, raising the overall engineering bar through design reviews, code reviews, and coaching.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Security, and Operations teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Drive best practices in software design, testing, CI/CD, observability, and operational excellence.
• Identify and resolve complex system‑level issues across distributed systems and services.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and patterns where they provide clear value.
• Influence long‑term technical strategy and roadmap alignment across teams and organizations.
• Ensure systems meet security, compliance, performance, and availability standards.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in delivering technology solutions, practical development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Distributed Systems).
• Proven experience designing and operating large‑scale distributed systems in production environments.
• Strong expertise in backend technologies (e.g., C++, C#, Python) and frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms and services (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of data storage technologies, including relational and NoSQL databases.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions across teams without direct authority.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Passion for mentoring, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture for mission‑critical or highly regulated systems.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, event‑driven architectures, and microservices patterns.
• Experience with 3D simulations or games development.
• Strong background in DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in security best practices, identity management, and secure system design.
• Experience with performance tuning, scalability testing, and reliability engineering.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams.
• Prior experience in a Principal, Staff, or Architect‑level engineering role.

Compensation

$160,000 - $200,000 a year.

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for performance‑based bonuses and equity awards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity
• Attractive benefits package
• Flexible time off policy
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• HSA health insurance options
• 401k plan
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Fast paced environment with flexibility and ownership

Worldscape is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.