Senior Software Engineering Lead – Cloud, CX

Principal Financial Group

Raleigh, Charlotte, Des Moines (NC, NC, IA)

Hybrid

USD 116,000 - 156,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Time Off Program

Pension Eligible

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineering leader to guide Experience Solutions technology within Workplace Savings & Retirement Solutions. You’ll mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and drive customer-facing platforms.

This role emphasizes cloud-based development, modern front-end/ full-stack work, and a culture of innovation and data-driven decisions. Hybrid in-office work is available across multiple sites, with a strong focus on team leadership.

Qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree (prefer CS/tech) and 6+ years work experience or equivalent.
Formal leadership experience (e.g., managing a small team, tech lead or domain lead with direct reports).
Experience conducting 1:1s, giving feedback, and supporting performance and growth.
Comfort owning decisions and partnering with Product and peers.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Hands-on cloud experience (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Experience with Typescript, React, Next.js in full-stack context.
Track record of building team culture and product-minded thinking.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor software engineers supporting external customer experiences.
Partner with Product and other tech teams to deliver first-class customer experiences.
Promote collaboration and problem solving with peers and business partners.
Foster ownership and stewardship of critical customer-facing experiences.
Drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.
Build and nurture high-performing teams with formal leadership responsibilities.