Remote Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Lead Tech Strategy

The Home Depot; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to oversee and optimize a multi-team infrastructure portfolio.

You will drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and partner with vendors to ensure interoperable, cost-efficient solutions across networks, hardware, databases, and system software. Responsibilities include leading portfolio reviews, guiding build-versus-buy decisions, and advancing technology roadmaps while fostering knowledge sharing and best practices across teams.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 7-9 years of relevant work experience.
• 1+ year of leadership experience.
• One of the fields of expertise should include a programming language or knowledge in multiple infrastructure domains.
• Mastery in assigned domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-level Principal meetings to maintain alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with leaders on build-versus-buy decisions and develop POCs.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and optimize resource usage across portfolios.
• Provide escalation and mentorship support to teams and engage with vendors on enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to oversee and optimize a multi-team infrastructure portfolio.

You will drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and partner with vendors to ensure interoperable, cost-efficient solutions across networks, hardware, databases, and system software. Responsibilities include leading portfolio reviews, guiding build-versus-buy decisions, and advancing technology roadmaps while fostering knowledge sharing and best practices across teams.