Principal Software Engineer - Zalando Payments (all genders)
Core
Provide hands-on technical leadership for the entire Zalando Payments department, driving architecture, strategy, and the integration of autonomous agents into the software development lifecycle. (via careerplan.io/jobs/18251-32071-S-principal-software-engineer-zalando-payments-all-genders-at-zalando-se)
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Payments/Fintech)
Builds
Robust, high-quality payment systems and agent-augmented engineering workflows
Domain
Fintech / Payments / AI-driven SDLC
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Architecture design, autonomous agent integration, AI-driven SDLC, regulated financial institution experience, end-to-end project ownership, cross-departmental strategy, coaching/mentoring
Preferred skills
Reporting to Head of Engineering or higher, shaping company-wide strategy, change management
Technologies
Autonomous agents, AI tools, payment systems
Responsibilities
Own technical design and end-to-end delivery of departmental projects; Partner with leadership to drive hands-on product solutions; Execute high-impact engineering via prototyping and troubleshooting; Lead agent-augmented delivery; Strengthen expertise through coaching; Drive operational excellence and systems improvement; Drive cross-departmental initiatives
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
