Principal Software Engineer - 10140

coupa-software-inc-ats-1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Wellness Days

Birthday Time-Off

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Business Travel Protection

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Coupa Software in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Principal Platform Engineer to lead architecture design for the Coupa Application Platform. You will shape scalable data frameworks, ensure security and performance, and guide cross-functional teams through major releases.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Product and Operations, and drive long-term technical vision while delivering concrete value in each iteration. This role offers global impact and extensive well-being perks.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of system implementation experience in large IT environments.
• 5+ years building business applications or frameworks.
• 3–5 years defining high-level design for multiple domains.
• 3–5 years predicting outcomes of business processes and tech solutions.
• Broad knowledge of middleware and enterprise architecture practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new architecture and upgrades for the Coupa Application Platform.
• Build deep knowledge of the full Coupa suite to inform data/framework design.
• Follow iterative processes to deliver value and guide long-term vision.
• Document solutions and present templates for governance bodies.
• Apply consulting skills to gain consensus on proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and other teams on major releases and defect analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with Product Management, Integrations, Services, Support, and Operations.

Skills

Architecture design

Leadership

Enterprise architecture

Software development lifecycle

Education

Master’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related

Tools

Middleware integration

Job description

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.

Why join Coupa?

• Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
• Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.

Learn more on Life at Coupa blog and hear from our employees about their experiences working at Coupa.

The Impact of a Principal Platform Engineer at Coupa:

A Principal Platform Engineer is a highly experienced and influential technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's application platform and architecture. They focus on ensuring data scalability, security, and efficiency, while also collaborating with various teams to align data strategies with business goals.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design and development of new architecture and major functional upgrades for the most advanced capabilities of the Coupa Application Platform.
• Build solid expertise of the entire Coupa application suite and leverage this knowledge to better design application and data frameworks
• Adhere to Coupa iterative development processes to deliver concrete value each release while driving longer term technical visionWide knowledge of architecture standards and patterns, a passion for advocating their correct usage and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Document the solutions leveraging existing standards and create new templates where required; present them to project-specific governing bodies for review and approval.
• Consulting skills are imperative to gain consensus on solutions proposed.
• Work alongside Engineering and Product leadership teams to review and/or create the feature designs for the major releases and also participate in defect analysis for maintenance releases to ensure the robust functional resolution to the customer-facing issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, and developers.
• Engage cross-organizational teams such as Product Management, Integrations, Services, Support, and Operations, to ensure the success of overall software development, implementation, and deployment.

What You Will Bring to Coupa:

• Prefer Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, systems analysis or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of system implementation experience in a large IT organization with large, complex projects
• 5+ years of experience developing business applications or frameworks
• 3-5 years defining high-level design for one or more business domains
• 3-5 years of experience interpreting and predicting outcomes of existing business processes and current technology solutions
• Broad knowledge of middleware/application integration productsDemonstrated proficiency in understanding and executing enterprise architecture and software development life cycle methodologies

At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:

Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)

• Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
• Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
• Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
• Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .

Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.

Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.

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