Principal Software Engineer, D2C Growth

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer, D2C Growth in the United States.

This role provides a rare opportunity to lead and innovate within a high-impact Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Growth team focused on customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. You will drive the development of cutting-edge platforms, including AI-powered optimization tools and personalization systems, to improve customer journeys and lifetime value. As a technical leader, you will mentor engineers, set standards for software design and operational excellence, and collaborate closely with Data Science, Marketing, and other stakeholders. Your work will influence both short-term growth initiatives and long-term engineering strategy. The environment is fast-paced, mission-driven, and collaborative, offering autonomy and visibility across the organization while shaping the future of digital safety products.

Accountabilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale, high-impact D2C software platforms.
• Build AI-powered tools to optimize customer acquisition costs and enhance personalization across user journeys.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers, raising engineering standards and fostering knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Science, Marketing, and other teams to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
• Make architecture decisions regarding cloud technologies, serverless vs. containerized solutions, databases, caches, and queues.
• Ensure the quality, scalability, and maintainability of software through best practices, code reviews, and testing.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and integrate relevant innovations into the engineering workflow.

Requirements

• 12+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 5+ years serving as a lead engineer on teams or large-scale projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale software projects on time and with quality.
• Expert knowledge of software design, data structures, algorithms, and cloud technologies.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally in fast-moving teams.
• Demonstrated ability and eagerness to learn and implement new technologies.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Node.js , Python, LangChain, and LLM integration.
• Experience with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $205,000 – $285,000, depending on experience and location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous retirement savings plans.
• Parental leave and wellness programs.
• Fully remote position with U.S. work authorization required.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and technical leadership.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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