Remote Principal Software Architect — AI & Scale

Smartsheet; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartsheet is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who will lead the design of scalable, high-availability systems for a global user base. You will define architecture strategy, review designs, and drive large cross-functional initiatives while mentoring senior engineers and promoting best practices.

You will collaborate with product teams to balance market needs with technical constraints, ensuring reliability and security across platforms and services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system architecture and scalable, high-availability designs across multiple languages.
• Ability to lead large-scale architectural transformations and influence multiple teams.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of scalable architecture for a global user base.
• Define architecture strategy and drive key technical decisions.
• Review designs and provide guidance to ensure resilience and scalability.
• Own cross-functional technical initiatives and align teams to architectural goals.
• Mentor senior engineers and promote best practices across teams.
• Lead deployment reviews for high-impact projects ensuring performance and security.

Skills

System architecture

Distributed systems

Leadership

Web development

Mentoring

Cloud architectures

Database optimization

Job description

Smartsheet is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who will lead the design of scalable, high-availability systems for a global user base. You will define architecture strategy, review designs, and drive large cross-functional initiatives while mentoring senior engineers and promoting best practices.

You will collaborate with product teams to balance market needs with technical constraints, ensuring reliability and security across platforms and services.