Principal Software Engineer - US

📋 Description

• • As a Principal Software Engineer at MLabs, you will be at the forefront of building the next generation of financial infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology, cryptography, and robust security principles.
• • This is a high-impact, remote-first role based in the United States, with a preference for candidates in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone, though strong profiles from Canada will also be considered.
• • You will be instrumental in leading the design, development, and scaling of core backend systems, ensuring they are fast, resilient, and secure to meet the demanding requirements of financial workflows.
• • Your responsibilities extend beyond coding; you will be a key driver of technical strategy, setting the technical direction for critical projects and owning them from inception through to production deployment and ongoing iteration.
• • A significant part of your role will involve defining and evolving the architecture for databases, microservices, and complex system integrations, ensuring a scalable and maintainable foundation.
• • You will tackle and resolve intricate performance and reliability challenges that arise at massive scale, ensuring the platform's stability and efficiency.
• • Driving improvements across CI/CD pipelines, enhancing observability tools, and refining engineering processes will be crucial for elevating the team's overall productivity and code quality.
• • Close collaboration with product management, security teams, and company leadership is expected to shape roadmap priorities and ensure technical execution aligns seamlessly with the long-term strategic vision of the company.
• • You will serve as a technical mentor to senior engineers, championing best practices in software development and representing the company's technical expertise in high-level discussions with clients.
• • Making pivotal architectural decisions and establishing robust engineering standards across the organization will be a core aspect of your leadership.
• • The role demands a deep understanding of backend software engineering principles, with a strong emphasis on building highly scalable, secure backend services and APIs.
• • You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical projects, from initial concept and requirements gathering to successful deployment and continuous improvement.
• • Troubleshooting complex issues related to performance bottlenecks, system failures, and security vulnerabilities will require your expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
• • Contributing to the development of robust infrastructure and developer platforms that empower other engineers will be a key objective.
• • You will be expected to stay abreast of the latest advancements in financial technology, blockchain, and cryptography to inform architectural decisions and drive innovation.
• • The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial systems in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.
• • You will be a key voice in technical decision-making, influencing the direction of the engineering organization and ensuring the adoption of sound architectural patterns and development methodologies.
• • Mentoring and guiding junior and mid-level engineers will be an important aspect of fostering a high-performing engineering culture.
• • Ensuring the security and integrity of financial transactions and sensitive data will be paramount, requiring a strong understanding of secure coding practices and the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC).
• • You will play a vital role in ensuring the platform's ability to handle high transaction volumes and maintain low latency under peak loads.
• • The opportunity to work with a stellar team of leaders and experts in specialized fields like blockchain, cryptography, and infrastructure provides a rich learning and collaborative environment.