Principal IT Infrastructure Engineer

Lumen; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 149,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal Engineer for Cloud Engineering to lead design and implementation of cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in system architecture. This is a remote position accessible to candidates across the United States, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions.
• Strong understanding of system engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of software architectures.
• Provide mentorship to team members.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects to ensure alignment with goals.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cloud-native solutions

System architecture

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

API architecture

Service Mesh

Job description

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

As a Principal Engineer for Cloud Engineering, you will be a pivotal technical leader within the Lumen Digital Engineering team. You’ll guide development efforts, champion best practices, and drive the technical direction of our cloud-based projects. This role requires a strong system engineer/architect with expertise in designing and implementing complex systems and architectures, ensuring their reliability, performance, and security.

Location

This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S

The Main Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures for cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Systems Architecture Guidance: Guide the engineering team in establishing and enforcing architectural standards to ensure high-quality system designs and consistency across projects. Advocate for and implement design patterns that promote code reusability, maintainability, and efficiency within complex systems.
• Strategic Vision & Innovation: Demonstrate a deep understanding of end-to-end automation processes and concepts, driving efficiency and innovation in engineering workflows. Experiment with new technologies and drive the growth of new technology platforms to ensure solutions remain cutting-edge and competitive.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee the technical aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Work closely with end users and team members to lead the development of software solutions, often involving complex enhancements to existing systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in cloud computing, system architecture, and engineering; continuously seeking opportunities to improve our development processes and technologies.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience as an Engineer or System Architect demonstrating expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions and architectures.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-based systems.
• Strong understanding of system engineering principles, infrastructure design, and software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Complementary: Experience in API architecture and design best practices.
• Complementary: Working knowledge of service provider networking concepts and technologies (e.g., Service Mesh).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$149,084 - $198,779 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.

$156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$163,993 - $218,657 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Learn more about Lumen's:

• Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
• Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 339229

Background Screening

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Application Deadline

10/24/2025