Principal Engineer
Core
Lead complex cross-platform initiatives and technical projects for Harness' AI Software Delivery Platform, focusing on testing, deployments, security, and cost optimization.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Software Delivery Platform)
Builds
AI-driven software delivery lifecycle tools (testing, deployment, security, governance)
Domain
SaaS / DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
distributed systems, advanced Java or Golang, object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, mentorship
Preferred skills
domain expertise in modern software delivery, experience with complex distributed systems, ability to optimize execution processes
Technologies
Java, Golang
Responsibilities
Coordinate collaborative efforts across multiple engineering teams, prevent redundant efforts by hardening existing assets, mentor team members, participate in resource planning and project mapping, solve difficult technical problems, interface with senior leadership on deliverables, lead innovation across product portfolio, propose POCs and optimizations, align sub-team goals with overall engineering goals, remove blockers and broker solutions, represent projects to external stakeholders.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on expertise