Principal Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have a proven track record of building web crawling or large-scale data systems from scratch — your architectural skills enable you to design scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems that meet complex requirements. With a strong background in technical leadership, you have successfully led complex initiatives and driven architectural direction for engineering teams.

Your hands-on experience allows you to mentor and elevate high-performing engineering teams — you thrive in environments where you can challenge yourself and others, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. You are not just a technical expert; you are a leader who inspires others to achieve their best work.

What you'll do

As the Principal Software Engineer, you will serve as the de facto Technical Lead for the Web Data Acquisition team — your primary focus will be on designing and leading the next generation of ZoomInfo's web crawling and data extraction infrastructure. You will own the architectural direction for crawling systems, evolving and unifying platforms into a best-in-class stack.

You will tackle complex distributed systems challenges, building modular tooling that accelerates delivery and sets the standard for observability and operational excellence. Your role will not involve people management; instead, you will concentrate on technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on execution, collaborating closely with product managers to align business needs with technical work.

What we offer

At ZoomInfo, you will be part of a fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a significant impact — we empower our employees to do their best work and celebrate wins together. You will have access to tools that amplify your impact and a culture that supports your ambition. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.