Principal Software Engineer (BE)
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Job summary
Nerdery, a digital product consultancy, seeks a Principal Software Engineer (BE) to oversee full project lifecycles and provide technical leadership to engineering teams. You will define architecture, drive best practices, and ensure production‑ready software across Azure‑based solutions.
We expect 8+ years of software development, strong C#/.NET proficiency, and hands-on cloud experience. This is a remote-friendly, senior role with opportunities to shape client delivery and domain technology
Qualifications
- 8+ years of software development experience.
- 2-3+ years of application software architecture experience.
- Ability to explain complex code decisions to diverse audiences.
- Strong technical communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in C# and .NET for scalable production applications.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- AI-forward development mindset and experience with AI-assisted workflows.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire technical lifecycle of a product, including tech decisions and production readiness.
- Write and explain complex software using advanced code patterns and architecture.
- Serve as the technical lead for a team of software engineers.
- Own the technical quality of the product and document architectural decisions.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering and other disciplines.
- Provide ongoing technical feedback and mentorship to team members.
- Assist with sales requests by offering technical recommendations and estimates.
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Job description
Nerdery is a digital product consultancy. Much more than consultants, we’re allies and guides on our clients’ digital journey – helping them to grow their business and delight their customers through intuitive, thoughtfully designed technology. As true partners, we prepare our clients for the opportunities in front of them, help them achieve their goals, and quickly deliver value for their customers. We do this by solving problems in creative ways across strategy, design, and technology.
You’ll work directly and closely with some of the world’s best brands to help create innovative digital products that serve everyone. As Nerds, our insight, innovation, and expertise are celebrated, and our growth is not only encouraged but expected. Being a Nerd means stepping up and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
We invite you to check out the details below and consider whether becoming a Nerd is the next step in your career journey.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in a computer related field, coding bootcamp certificate, OR a thorough demonstration of self-taught software development skills
- 8+ years of software development experience
- 2-3+ years of application software architecture experience, including familiarity with common design patterns and approaches for solving typical application problems for their discipline
- Ability to write complex software and demonstrated proficiency in explaining the “why” behind code
- Strong technical communication acumen; can explain complex technical problems to technical and non-technical audiences (clients, project members, team members, peers, etc.)
- Strong understanding of the development process and ability to maintain an iterative approach throughout the project lifecycle
- Strong proficiency in C# and .NET development, including designing, building, and maintaining scalable, production-ready applications and services.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications and services.
- AI-forward development mindset, with demonstrated experience incorporating AI-assisted development tools into daily software engineering workflows, including code generation, debugging, testing, and optimization.
- Proficiency in context and specification-driven AI development, including providing structured context, defining clear technical requirements, and validating AI-generated solutions for quality, security, and maintainability.
- Introductory systems architecture experience
- Has experience or demonstrates the ability to participate in client pitches
- Exposure to full stack applications and coding skills outside of your specialization
- Experience developing AI-powered applications, including LLM integrations, AI agents, agentic workflows, or AI orchestration frameworks.
- Experience participating in technical solutioning, including requirements discovery, solution design, technical feasibility assessments, and presenting proposed approaches to clients or stakeholders.
- Oversee the entire technical lifecycle of a product including, but not limited to software/language/framework decisions, breaking down features into technical stories, and production readiness
- Write and demonstrate comprehension of complex software using expert level understanding of code patterns, application architecture, and best practices
- Serve as the technical lead for a team of software engineers
- Own the technical quality of their product
- Leading fruitful discussions about and documenting architectural decisions
- Adapt the development process to fit the team and client needs
- Foster cross-functional collaboration as a technical liaison between engineering and other project disciplines (Design, Quality, Project Management, Strategy, Product, etc.).
- Own the technical review process for team members and provide ongoing technical feedback and recommendations
- Participate in the internal leadership of their respective domain; provide input to the strategic direction of the domain, assist with domain initiatives, and maintain best practices within the domain
- Utilize deep technical communication acumen to explain complex technical concerns across multiple levels of abstraction and audiences
- Assess the technical skills of prospective candidates and provide recommendations to hiring managers
- Provide ad-hoc technical support to other practitioners in the domain as needed
- Assist with sales requests as needed by providing technical recommendations and estimates to prospective clients
- Participate in other duties as assigned
- $164,500-$200,000/per year
The pay range provided reflects the target compensation for this position, and individual pay within this range is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, specific skills, education, certifications, internal equity with comparable roles at our company, market conditions, and the geographic location of the role. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we regularly review our pay structures to ensure competitiveness and alignment with industry standards.
We believe in supporting our Nerds with a truly comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed for flexibility and financial security.
- Health & Wellness: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans (including an HSA-eligible option), plus high-quality dental and vision insurance.
- Financial Security (Company-Paid): We provide peace of mind by fully covering the cost of several essential plans: Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
- Comprehensive Support: Take advantage of discounted, employee-paid options to protect your family, pets, and assets, including Voluntary Life and AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance, Pet Insurance, and plans offering Legal Support and Identity Theft Protection.
- Retirement: We offer a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 3.5% with immediate vesting.
- Time Off: Nerds enjoy flexible time off with Flex PTO that can be used for vacation, personal time, personal illness, or time off to care for dependents.
- Remote Work: Nerdery is a remote-friendly workplace. Our Minnesota office space is available for Nerds who prefer an in-office environment or collaborative setting.
- Professional Growth: All Nerds have dedicated resources and access to funds to pursue professional development, attend industry conferences, and obtain certifications.
- Customer-Focused Execution and Communication: Excels at translating deep customer understanding into impactful work, ensuring that every project and decision delivers exceptional user value. Able to effectively explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.
- Tenacious Problem-Solving: Relentlessly unravels complex problems, developing innovative solutions to overcome any challenge that stands in the way of progress.
- Integrity-Driven Work: Builds trust by consistently upholding high standards in all work and advocating for the right approach, ensuring quality and transparency.
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