Senior Principal Software Engineer

Callaway Golf Sales Company; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaway Golf Company in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead the modernization of its Digital Commerce platform, driving headless commerce, cloud-native architectures, AI-enabled capabilities, and secure, scalable ecommerce services.

You will set engineering standards, mentor teams, and collaborate with Product and Delivery to deliver high‑performing solutions powering global brands in the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; 10+ years software engineering experience.
• Experience building eCommerce or high-traffic consumer applications.
• Strong knowledge of headless and composable commerce architectures and cloud-native platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and define the multi-year roadmap for the Digital Commerce platform.
• Drive modernization with headless commerce, cloud-native architectures, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Architect and guide scalable, secure, and high-performing ecommerce systems, services, and APIs.
• Set engineering standards for AI-assisted development, testing, security, and observability.
• Partner with Product and Delivery teams to deliver customer-centric commerce solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party platforms and services aligned with security and enterprise standards.
• Mentor engineers and managers, conduct design reviews, and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Next.js

Python

Go

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Shopify

BigCommerce

Commerce Tools

Job description

ABOUT THE BRAND:

Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf. Our Mission: To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Leadership & Architecture Guide and help define the multi-year technology and architecture roadmap for the Digital Commerce platform, aligning engineering investments with business strategy, scalability, and long-term growth.
• Lead the modernization of the Digital Commerce platform by driving the adoption of headless commerce, cloud-native architectures, AI-enabled capabilities, and other emerging technologies.
• Architect, design, and provide technical leadership in the development of scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing eCommerce systems, services, APIs, and integrations using modern engineering practices.
• Establish the technical direction and engineering standards for the eCommerce Technology organization, including AI-assisted software development, architecture governance, code quality, automated testing, security, performance, observability, and operational excellence.
• Lead the technical design and execution of complex, cross‑functional initiatives, partnering with Product, Delivery teams to deliver solutions that improve customer experience, drive conversion, and support business growth.
• Evaluate, recommend, and integrate third‑party platforms, technologies, and services that align with enterprise architecture, security standards, and the company’s digital commerce strategy.
• Partner with the Delivery organization to execute projects on schedule and within budget while proactively managing technical risk, architectural integrity, and technical debt.
• Champion operational excellence by improving system reliability, resiliency, observability, performance, and availability through proactive monitoring, incident prevention, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to corporate architecture and security standards while incorporating engineering best practices.
• Mentor and coach engineers and managers by providing technical guidance, conducting design and code reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Knowledge Deep expertise in modern programming languages and frameworks, including Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, Python, or Go.
• Knowledge Strong knowledge of enterprise eCommerce platforms such as Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify, BigCommerce, or Commerce Tools, including headless and composable commerce architectures.
• Knowledge Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, distributed systems, containers, and API design (REST/GraphQL) on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge Experience with modern software delivery practices, including AI-assisted development, CI/CD, automated testing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps.
• Knowledge Strong understanding of security, scalability, performance, resiliency, and observability for high-volume digital commerce platforms.
• Knowledge Knowledge of enterprise integrations and commerce ecosystems, including ERP, OMS, Payment Service Providers and fulfillment systems.
• Knowledge Familiarity with AI technologies and automation that enhance developer productivity and customer experiences.

• Skills Highly analytical and motivated to solve complex problems, with the ability to think creatively outside the box.
• Skills Excellent communication and people skills, including the ability to influence technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Skills Highly meticulous and very detail oriented.

• Abilities Able to take ideas from inception to architecture to production.
• Abilities Able to work across engineering teams to ensure technical designs are carried through correctly.
• Abilities Self‑starter who takes the initiative to start and complete assignments without direct supervision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum 10 years of professional software engineering experience, including experience building eCommerce or high‑traffic consumer applications.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification, and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this position description changes the at‑will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees. Distribution of this item outside of the Company without an authorized release is a violation of Company policy.

DE&I and EEOC: Inclusion & Diversity:

As a purpose‑led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

SALARY:

154,000.00 - 192,550.00 - 231,100.00 USD Annual

Callaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, we push the limits of performance and create demonstrably superior products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to move the game forward, and we want top‑notch people to join us in that mission! By joining Callaway Golf, you also join part of the portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled tech‑enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and World Golf Tour (“WGT”). “Modern Golf” is the dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on‑course and off‑course golf. For more information, please visit https://www.topgolfcallawaybrands.com. At Callaway we don’t settle or rest on our laurels and we never, ever leave well enough alone. We tinker, tweak and test while making constant strides to break through. Everything we do is about making the turn and improving the game. As a purpose‑led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.