Principal Software Architect – Remote (Bulgaria)

Smartsheet

United States

Remote

USD 40,000 - 63,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Smartsheet is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design of scalable, high-availability architecture for a global platform. This remote-eligible role is based in Bulgaria, reporting to an engineering leader in Bulgaria, and involves cross-functional collaboration with product management to balance business needs with technical constraints.

You will mentor senior engineers, drive deployment reviews, and champion operational excellence across multiple teams while ensuring security

Qualifications

Expertise in system architecture for scalable, high-availability services across languages.
Strong understanding of distributed systems, event-driven design, and microservices.
Experience leading large-scale architectural transformations and guiding multiple teams.

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation of scalable architecture for Smartsheet's platform.
Define architecture strategy and key technical decisions.
Review designs and guide projects for resilience and scale.
Own cross-functional initiatives and align teams with architectural goals.
Mentor senior engineers and foment best practices across teams.
Lead deployment reviews ensuring performance and security standards.
Collaborate with product management to balance market needs with technical constraints.