Principal Software Engineer

Lyric; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 180,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyric, a leader in healthcare decision intelligence, seeks a Principal Software Engineer for remote US. You will shape technical direction and drive engineering strategy for flagship initiatives, leading design, development and high-performance systems across teams.

You will mentor engineers, champion best practices, and ensure scalable, quality code while aligning with business goals. This role emphasizes collaboration with product, design, and data teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with leadership experience.
• Strong background in designing complex distributed systems and microservices.
• Experience guiding engineering teams and architecture decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across product and design teams.
• Deep knowledge of modern stacks, performance, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end design and development of software solutions.
• Collaborates with product managers, designers, and engineers to define technical requirements.
• Provides technical leadership and mentors engineers.
• Drives architectural decisions and enforces coding standards.
• Develops reusable components and frameworks to streamline delivery.
• Mentors teams on design, coding practices, and system architecture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Advanced technical certifications

Tools

.NET ecosystem

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

Java

Microservices

Job description

Remote - US

Full time

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Lyric is the trusted leader in healthcare decision intelligence. Built on more than 35 years of proven results, Lyric combines responsible AI with clinical, payment, regulatory, and policy expertise to deliver transparent, auditable insights in milliseconds across real-time claims workflows. Lyric augments human decision-making so health plans can make faster, more accurate payments while maintaining full control. Today, Lyric supports 200 million lives, with nine of the top 10 U.S. health plans relying on its platform to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support accurate payments.

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for shaping the technical direction of our products and driving the overall engineering strategy for our flagship initiatives. The position leads the design and development of complex, scalable, and high-performance software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. By leveraging extensive technical expertise, the position will guide and mentor engineers, champion best practices, and ensure the successful implementation of full-stack solutions that meet business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

• Leads the end-to-end design and development of software solutions, including back-end and integration components

• Collaborates closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements, scope, and deliverables

• Provides technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence

• Drives architectural decisions and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software quality principles

• Develops and maintains application frameworks, libraries, and reusable components to streamline development processes

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges, performance optimizations, and scalability concerns

• Mentors and guides engineers on technical design, coding practices, and system architecture, promoting professional growth and skill development.

• Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, driving the adoption of new tools and methodologies

• Conducts code reviews and provides constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and system stability

• Act as a technical evangelist, representing the Company in industry events, conferences, and technical communities, and sharing knowledge and insights.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Basic Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in software engineering, including a strong track record of leading the design and development of complex software systems, leveraging microservice architecture(s) on modern application stacks.

• 10+ years experience using JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#, and expertise in development frameworks and technologies. .NET ecosystem is highly preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Advanced technical certifications are a plus.

• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability, with hands‑on experience in building large-scale, distributed applications.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.

• Proven experience in driving technical decisions, setting technical direction, and aligning engineering efforts with business goals.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of engineers towards technical excellence.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in development.

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***The US base salary range for this full-time position is:

$180,347.00 - $270,521.00

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not reflect the value of the total rewards compensation. ***

Lyric is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace collaborative success.

Lyric is the trusted leader in healthcare decision intelligence. Built on more than 35 years of proven results, Lyric combines responsible AI with clinical, payment, regulatory, and policy expertise to deliver transparent, auditable insights in milliseconds across real-time claims workflows. Lyric augments human decision-making so health plans can make faster, more accurate payments while maintaining full control. Today, Lyric supports 200 million lives, with nine of the top 10 U.S. health plans relying on its platform to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support accurate payments.