Principal Software Engineer II

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Drive technical product vision and architecture strategies across multiple product lines.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, platforms, and technical approaches.
• Lead technical discovery and feasibility assessments for complex product initiatives supporting multiple departments.
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and guide development teams on implementation strategies and best practices.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure alignment with technical standards.
• Mentor product managers on technical aspects.
• Transform complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Partner with architecture and development teams to build architecture artifacts and lead technical discovery sessions.
• Establish development practices leveraging open-source best practices for internal software development.
• Improve development throughput through tools and process enhancements.
• Lead development of solutions, resolve complex technical issues, and engage in hands-on technical design.
• Define API strategies, integration patterns, and technical standards.
• Guide teams on technical debt management and system optimization.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value for executive stakeholders.
• Lead technical review sessions with architecture and security teams.
• Present technical strategies and roadmaps to senior leadership.
• Establish best practices for technical product management and drive innovation through proof-of-concepts and technical pilots.
• Define technical success metrics and lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in software architecture and technical product management.
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, API design, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in data modeling, database architecture, and AI-driven data insights.
• Experience with modern development tools and practices such as React, Node.js, GraphQL.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security principles.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Added bonus if experienced with large-scale, high-performance systems, cloud certifications (AWS or equivalent), transforming large applications, automotive or manufacturing tech, ML/AI strategies, or recent technical certifications.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with large-scale, high-performance systems.
• AWS or equivalent cloud certifications.
• Background in automotive or manufacturing technology.
• Knowledge of ML/AI implementation strategies.
• Experience in transforming large-scale applications from older to newer technology.
• Continuous learning mindset with recent technical certifications.

Benefits & Perks

• Industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities.
• Work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount and Lease Vehicle Program.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for employees and families.
• Flexible work options based on business needs.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and annual retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal, adoption, childcare, and education.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (Health Savings Account, FSA).
• Relocation assistance if applicable.