Senior Principal Software Engineer (Remote)

Jobright.ai; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

An innovative tech platform is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of its next-gen API Platform. The role involves defining the technical vision, collaborating with various departments, and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate should possess over 12 years of backend software development experience and extensive knowledge in API design, cloud platforms, and security protocols.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proven experience in large-scale projects.
• Strong product sense and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical roadmap for API Platform.
• Architect consumption-based monetization systems.
• Drive API lifecycle management.

Skills

Backend Software Development

API Design

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

AWS

API Security

Job description

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Job Summary:

Atlassian is a company focused on unleashing the potential of every team through their software products. They are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical vision and execution of their next-generation API Platform, collaborating across departments to design and implement systems that address complex challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Define the technical roadmap for the API Platform organization, balancing immediate needs with long-term vision.

• Architect consumption-based monetization systems with sophisticated metering, billing, and analytics.

• Develop strategies and tools for AI-native features, including the Model Context Protocol (MCP), to enable seamless integration with next-generation products.

• Drive innovation in API lifecycle management, including versioning, deprecation, and migration strategies.

• Mentor senior engineers across the organization on API design and AI integration best practices.

• Build and foster a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous learning.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 12+ years of backend software development experience, with at least 5 years in principal/staff-level roles.

• Proven experience in backend software development, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale, end-to-end initiatives.

• Strong product sense and the ability to align technical decisions with customer needs and business goals.

• Experience working on 0-to-1 products, thriving in environments with high uncertainty and complexity.

• Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple departments and influence technical direction in a multi-team organization.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Expertise in API design, governance, and implementation, with a deep understanding of versioning, schema evolution, and standardization.

• Hands-on experience integrating LLMs/AI models into production backend systems.

• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) including serverless and container orchestration.

• Deep knowledge of API security: OAuth, API keys, rate limiting, and DDoS protection.

Company:

Atlassian provides collaboration, development, and issue tracking software for teams. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, AUS, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company. Atlassian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development

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