Principal Hybrid Cloud Architect & AI Platform Lead

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 307,000 - 427,000; Full time

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Job summary

Socket.dev is hiring a Principal Engineer and Unified Tech Lead to own the technical direction for the Hybrid Cloud Environment platform. You will steer a multi-year roadmap, bridging developer ecosystems with cloud platforms, and deliver secure, scalable cloud environments via automated tooling for both human engineers and autonomous agents.

The role requires deep experience in large-scale cloud architecture, developer platforms, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on secure,

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of software engineering experience with large-scale distributed cloud work.
• Proven track record in technical leadership and multi-year architectural planning.
• Experience guiding senior teams and defining strategic roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Define the compiler translating natural-language intent and decorators into secure cloud environments.
• Lead design of the control plane with zero-trust identity and automated compliance.
• Mentor engineers and align engineering standards across the organization.
• Coordinate across Core and Product Areas to drive safe GCP adoption.

Skills

Technical leadership

Distributed cloud infra

Policy engines / control planes

Architectural strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Socket.dev is hiring a Principal Engineer and Unified Tech Lead to own the technical direction for the Hybrid Cloud Environment platform. You will steer a multi-year roadmap, bridging developer ecosystems with cloud platforms, and deliver secure, scalable cloud environments via automated tooling for both human engineers and autonomous agents.

The role requires deep experience in large-scale cloud architecture, developer platforms, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on secure,