Principal Software Engineer

Energy Innovation Corp; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 154,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid certifications

Conferences

Dedicated learning time

Job summary

Public Policy Institute in Reno, NV is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and ship software that serves millions of users daily. This role focuses on owning the full lifecycle of technology systems, from prototype to production, with a strong emphasis on scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure.

You will optimize cloud spend, reduce Terraform cold-start times, and make architecture decisions such as when to buy Kafka versus build it for the Reno stack.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping software architecture and tech strategy.
• Ability to own full lifecycle of technology systems from prototype to production.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Trim cloud bill by right-sizing the Stress Management infrastructure in Reno, NV.
• Cut Terraform cold-start times so Public Policy Institute functions wake before NV users notice.
• Decide when to buy Kafka versus build it for Public Policy Institute's Reno, NV stack.
• Prototype proof-of-concept solutions for emerging technology requirements.
• Own the full lifecycle of technology systems from prototype to production.

Skills

Point of view

Curiosity

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Reno network

Job description

Public Policy Institute is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and ship software that serves millions of users every day. The center of gravity here is ownership — $154,000 - $216,000 and a freelance schedule orbit it, and 10 years gets you in the door.

Key Responsibilities

• Trim Public Policy Institute's cloud bill by right-sizing the Stress Management infrastructure in Reno, NV
• Cut Terraform cold-start times so Public Policy Institute functions wake before NV users notice
• Decide when to buy Kafka versus build it for Public Policy Institute's Reno, NV stack
• Prototype proof-of-concept solutions for emerging technology requirements
• Own the full lifecycle of technology systems from prototype to production

What You'll Bring

• A point of view, held loosely and defended well
• Curiosity and a continuous drive to sharpen your technology craft
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, quietly-excellent environment
• A team player who lifts up colleagues and shares credit
• A Reno network, or the hustle to build one from scratch

A deeply-curious Reno, NV company through, Public Policy Institute measures success by how invisible its technology systems become. Around Public Policy Institute, the loudest voice never automatically wins the technology argument.

Beyond the $154,000 - $216,000 base, Public Policy Institute invests in your growth through paid certifications, conferences, and dedicated learning time.