Remote Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join Smartsheet as a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of next-generation architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance for millions of global users. As a global leader in Collaborative Work Management, we're searching for talented and motivated engineers who are passionate about continuous learning and eager to grow along with us in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in system architecture and the design of scalable, high-availability systems across multiple programming languages and frameworks (Python, Go, Java, C/C++, SQL)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and microservices
• Strong experience in leading large-scale architectural transformations, with the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams
• Expertise in web application development, data structures, and object-oriented design
• A track record of mentoring senior engineers, leading them through architectural challenges, and ensuring they grow into strong technical leaders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior executives
• Experience with cloud architectures and infrastructure at scale, as well as database optimization for performance and scalability
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, driving initiatives forward while aligning with business objectives
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, driving engineering best practices across teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Smartsheet’s next-generation architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance for millions of global users
• Define and drive architecture strategy, making key technical decisions that shape the future of the platform
• Review and guide technical project designs, providing feedback during design review presentations to ensure system resilience and scalability
• Take ownership of cross-functional technical initiatives, aligning teams around common architectural goals while driving large-scale projects to completion
• Foster strong technical leadership, mentoring senior engineers and influencing best practices across multiple engineering teams
• Lead deployment reviews for high-impact projects, ensuring they meet scalability, performance, and security requirements
• Collaborate closely with product management and other business stakeholders to balance market needs with technical constraints, driving innovation while maintaining technical rigor
• Advocate for quality and operational excellence, ensuring systems are monitored, tested, and maintained to meet the highest reliability standards