Principal Software Engineer - Test Platform
Core
Lead the Test Platform Services team to build and operate scalable validation platforms that ensure SimpliSafe's end-to-end ecosystem (hardware, firmware, cloud, mobile) functions reliably in real-world conditions.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
Scalable validation platforms, automation, performance, and resilience testing capabilities for distributed systems.
Domain
Home Security / IoT / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed system architecture, Cloud-native system design, AWS (Kubernetes/EKS), Platform engineering, Team leadership, Shift-left validation, Observability, Scalability, Resilience engineering
Preferred skills
Device simulation, Embedded systems, Firmware-cloud integration, IoT environments, Orchestration testing, Load testing, AI-assisted code quality improvement
Technologies
AWS, Kubernetes, EKS
Responsibilities
Establish long-term architectural vision for validation platforms; Partner cross-functionally to align validation systems with product roadmaps; Ensure virtual devices accurately reflect real-world hardware behavior; Build and operate reliable, observable, cost-efficient validation platforms; Drive continuous performance and resilience analysis; Grow and lead a high-performing engineering team.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with people leadership
