Principal Engineer - Backend
Core
Architectural direction for a B2B enterprise SaaS backend platform, focusing on API governance, service boundaries, data architecture, and scaling strategies for regulated industries.
Role type
Principal Backend Engineer (IC)
Builds
A board-approved platform rewrite for life science and manufacturing companies
Domain
B2B Enterprise SaaS, Regulated Industries (Life Science, Manufacturing, Fintech)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems, API architecture, PostgreSQL, Multi-tenant data modeling, Permission models, Audit-grade workflows, System design, Technical strategy authoring, Mentoring
Preferred skills
Go, Clojure, Incremental evolution of complex backends, Regulated environment experience (fintech, life sciences, medical devices)
Technologies
PostgreSQL, Go, Clojure
Responsibilities
Define architectural direction and service boundaries, Author system design principles and engineering standards, Lead multi-quarter cross-team initiatives, Drive platform modernization and debt management, Mentor senior and junior engineers, Partner with VP Engineering on platform strategy
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
