Principal Software Engineer (Go)

As a (Senior) Principal Software Engineer - Go, you will be a key technical leader within our engineering organization, responsible for the architecture, design, and development of our core backend systems, infrastructure, and platform components. You will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our products, ensuring high performance, scalability, security, and reliability. You will work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver robust and innovative solutions. You will be a hands-on contributor, writing code, reviewing code, and mentoring other engineers. You will be a technical expert and a role model for the engineering team, particularly in the area of Go development. Technical Leadership:Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Go engineering team.Define and champion best practices for Go development.Lead the design and architecture of complex backend systems and platform components.Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools.Stay up-to-date on the latest Go technologies and trends.Define and maintain the overall architecture for key backend systems and the platform.Hands-on Development:Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested Go code.Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.Prototype new features and technologies.Code Review and Mentorship:Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.Mentor and coach other engineers, helping them grow their technical skills, particularly in Go.Performance Optimization:Identify and address performance bottlenecks in backend systems.Optimize system performance for speed, scalability, and resource utilization.Security:Implement secure coding practices to protect user data and prevent vulnerabilities.Work closely with the security team to address security concerns.Collaboration:Work closely with product managers, other engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.Collaborate with other Principal Engineers and technical leaders across different areas (frontend, mobile, etc.).Problem Solving:Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.