Principal Software Engineer

Egreenservices; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 135,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Post Falls, ID, with a proven track record in building robust Node.js systems. You will own a slice of the technology mission from day one and help move the stack from fragile to bulletproof.

The role offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to mentor teams while collaborating on the technology roadmap. Relocation or on-site work in Post Falls is expected to ensure close collaboration with teammates and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Willingness to relocate or on-site work in Post Falls, ID.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficient with Linux and modern tooling.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technology roadmap discussions.
• Hand off MySQL runbooks to improve on-call readiness at American Express.
• Integrate third-party services and internal tools into the American Express stack.
• Monitor error budgets and manage capacity to prevent overages.
• Mentor the principal cohort through their first Flask on-call at American Express.

Skills

Communication skills

Linux proficiency

Self-motivation

On-site work

Tools

Node.js

MySQL

Flask

Job description

Trade your current backlog for ours: American Express needs a Principal Software Engineer in Post Falls, ID to take Node.js systems from fragile to bulletproof. From day one you own a slice of the technology mission, earn $135,000 - $214,000, and lean on 10 years to move fast.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technology roadmap discussions
• Hand off MySQL runbooks so the next on-call at American Express sleeps better
• Integrate third-party services and internal tools into the American Express stack
• Watch Prioritization error budgets and pump the brakes before Post Falls, ID burns through them
• Mentor the principal cohort through their first real Flask on-call at American Express

What You'll Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience working on-site in Post Falls, ID, or willingness to relocate
• A communicator who writes the meeting recap nobody asked for but everyone reads
• Comfort being measured against a clear principal bar
• Real proficiency with Linux, plus willingness to learn Self-Motivation fast
• Principal-caliber judgment about when to elevate and when to absorb

At the heart of American Express is a nimble belief that great technology software should feel effortless. We look out for one another, and burnout is treated as a problem to solve, not a badge to wear.

What sits behind the $135,000 - $214,000 offer is an American Express culture built on real mentorship, generous benefits, and schedules that bend toward family.

Our talent team is live and responsive, screening new resumes as they land.