Principal Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You are an accomplished Senior Principal Engineer with a strong background in developing and scaling cloud infrastructure and platforms — you have a proven track record of driving large-scale infrastructure projects and understand the nuances of cloud technologies. You are a hands-on technical leader who thrives in cross-functional environments, collaborating with engineering leaders and principal engineers to create seamless developer experiences. Your expertise in developer tools and platform architecture enables you to guide teams in building and delivering high-quality products efficiently.

You have a deep understanding of cloud technologies and are adept at leveraging them to enhance developer productivity — your experience includes working with various cloud service providers and implementing best practices for cloud infrastructure. You are passionate about creating efficient workflows and tools that empower engineering teams to achieve their goals. You possess strong communication skills, allowing you to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

Experience with modern development practices and tools is a plus — familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and microservices architecture will set you apart. You are also comfortable mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of SoFi's internal developer platform, a critical component of the company's technology strategy. You will collaborate closely with engineering leaders across the organization to enhance the developer experience, enabling teams to build and deliver high-quality products at high velocity. Your responsibilities will include defining the architecture of the developer platform, ensuring it meets the needs of various engineering teams while maintaining scalability and reliability.

You will also be responsible for driving the adoption of best practices in cloud infrastructure and platform development — this includes evaluating new technologies and tools that can improve the developer experience. You will work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into actionable development plans, ensuring alignment with SoFi's overall technology strategy.

Your role will involve mentoring and guiding other engineers, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged. You will participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure high-quality code is being produced. Additionally, you will monitor the performance of the developer platform and make recommendations for improvements based on user feedback and performance metrics.

What we offer

At SoFi, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming the financial services industry. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth. You will work in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, allowing you to invest in your career while making a meaningful impact on people's lives. Join us in shaping a brighter financial future for our members.