Principal Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on leading large-scale initiatives — your experience spans multiple product domains, and you are recognized as a subject matter expert in your field. You excel at identifying and resolving systemic issues that affect various teams across the organization, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned with a shared vision. Your ability to define long-term architectural directions is complemented by your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, making you a key player in shaping the future of the platform.

You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Your leadership style fosters an environment of innovation and accountability, encouraging team members to take ownership of their work and contribute to the overall success of the organization. You are passionate about mentoring and developing talent within your team, helping them grow in their careers while achieving organizational goals.

Desirable

Experience with financial services or lending platforms is a plus, as is familiarity with modern software development methodologies and tools. A background in cloud technologies and microservices architecture will further enhance your ability to contribute to the team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives that impact the entire organization. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to define the architectural direction of the platform, ensuring that it meets the evolving needs of our members. Your responsibilities will include identifying and resolving technical challenges that span multiple teams, as well as driving the adoption of best practices in software development.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables, ensuring that all teams are working towards a common objective. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the technical evolution of our services, and you will play a key role in shaping the future of our lending platform. You will also be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, providing them with the guidance and support they need to succeed in their roles.

What we offer

At SoFi, we are committed to creating a positive work environment that fosters growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits that support your well-being and career development. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the financial services industry and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our members.