Principal Software Engineer - SaaS and IoT (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer - SaaS and IoT in the United States. The Principal Software Engineer will lead the design and implementation of large-scale, distributed software systems in SaaS and IoT environments. You will define architectural vision, drive technical strategy, and own end-to-end development of high-impact features spanning backend, frontend, mobile, and data pipelines. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including product, design, firmware, and hardware to ensure seamless system integration. You will mentor senior engineers, establish engineering best practices, and solve complex scalability, performance, and reliability challenges. The ideal candidate combines deep full-stack expertise with hands-on development experience, strong leadership, and the ability to influence technical direction across the organization.

Accountabilities:

• Define and drive architectural vision for distributed systems processing real-time IoT data.
• Lead cross-functional technical initiatives across product systems and company-wide integrations.
• Write production-quality code for backend, APIs, data pipelines, mobile, and frontend development.
• Own features end-to-end, from concept and design through deployment.
• Mentor and coach staff engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and technical guidance.
• Establish engineering best practices and design patterns to increase team velocity and ensure scalability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to inform strategic technical decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with product, design, firmware, hardware, and silicon teams to define system requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with 15+ years of professional software development experience.
• Deep expertise in full-stack cloud software development, SaaS, and IoT systems.

Proven track record architecting and scaling complex systems, with increasing technical scope and influence. Experience mentoring senior engineers and leading high-performing technical teams. Mastery of relevant technologies, methodologies, and software development best practices. T-shaped expertise in a technical domain such as Big Data, DevOps, full-stack development, IoT, embedded software, data engineering, ML, TypeScript, or Rust. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills for cross-functional impact. Competitive salary range: $168,000 - $267,000 per year, based on experience and role complexity. Eligible for performance-based rewards, annual bonuses, and equity opportunities. Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) plan with company match. Support for remote work with flexibility in location. Professional development, mentorship, and team-building activities. Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment with focus on innovation. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1