Principal Software Engineer

Everbridge; United States; On-site; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental benefits

401(k) plan and match

Paid time off

Fitness reimbursements

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United States is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable solutions for its SaaS platform. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams across the organization and mentor junior engineers. This position requires extensive experience with Java, SpringBoot, and cloud platforms. The estimated salary ranges from $155,000 to $225,000 annually, and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Java

SpringBoot

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Software architecture

Relational/NoSQL databases

RESTful APIs

Deployment automation using Terraform

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

At Everbridge, we build technology that helps the world’s most critical organizations keep people safe and businesses running during emergencies and beyond. As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll design and deliver robust, scalable solutions for our SaaS platform—driving innovation, ensuring performance and security, and mentoring the next generation of engineering talent. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers across the company to architect and build high‑impact features that make a real difference when it matters most.

Pay

Base pay range: $155,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable software solutions for our SaaS platform
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-impact features
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions, ensuring quality, security, and performance
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/deployment processes
• Stay current with emerging technologies and help drive innovation in the tech stack

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in a SaaS environment
• 7+ years experience with Java and SpringBoot (or similar) in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with deployment automation using Terraform
• Experience with architecting solutions in a cloud-based data platform such as Snowflake
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Strong understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience with modern web frameworks and RESTful APIs
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Bonus If You Have

• Design and implemented solutions with AWS EKS/Kubernetes
• Design data-warehouse solutions using Snowflake or similar solutions
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Background in building multi-tenant, distributed systems
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Compensation and Benefits

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Everbridge ranges from $155,000 - $225,000 and may also include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Everbridge offers a wide range of benefits including healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, disability income benefits, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, and fitness reimbursements.

Equal Opportunity Statement Everbridge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development