Principal Software Developer

Pomona College; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 191,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pomona College in Claremont, California, is seeking a highly motivated Principal Software Developer to build a modern SaaS application for digital twins. Candidates should have over 8 years of software development experience, preferably with skills in React.js and AWS. This role involves writing maintainable code, leading technical decisions, and mentoring team members in a collaborative environment. Competitive compensation includes a starting base salary of $131,000 to $191,400, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Experience building applications at scale using React.js.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Write code that is testable, readable, and maintainable.
• Lead technical decision-making across code and system architecture.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.

Skills

Software Development

React.js

Cloud Services (AWS)

Code Review

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Master's degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

AWS (ECS/Fargate, Lambda, CloudWatch)

Web Assembly

Job description

and the job listing Expires on July 27, 2026

Autodesk Tandem is transforming building operations through digital twins and data-driven intelligence. Our team builds technology that connects and analyzes building data to help operators make better decisions so they can improve resilience, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.

We’re looking for a highly motivated Principal Software Developer to join our dynamic team in building a modern SaaS application for digital twins. In our fast-paced, collaborative, product-centric environment, you’ll have the opportunity to develop solutions from the ground up, with a direct impact on the success of a high-growth, mission-driven product.

Responsibilities

• Write code that is testable, readable, and maintainable
• Own and collaborate with other developers on technical and architectural designs
• Own feature development from pre during and post launch
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high code quality standards, and mentor team members on best practices
• Mentor and grow other developers on the team / organization with code reviews and knowledge share sessions
• Partner closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver product enhancements to customers incrementally and continually
• Foster a culture of strong ownership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or similar field
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in software development
• Experience building applications at scale using React.js
• Built and scaled applications serving 100K+ users
• Led technical decision‑making across code and system architecture
• Experience building applications on the cloud – AWS preferred
• Experience building and operating production services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, and to articulate complex technical concepts clearly
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, along with a deep understanding of software design principles and patterns

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in computer science, engineering, or similar field
• Experience building apps on AWS using services such as ECS/Fargate, Lambda, and CloudWatch
• Experience building, deploying, and orchestrating containerized workloads
• Experience with web assembly

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $131,000 and $191,400. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging