Principal Software Engineer

Who you are

• A track record of setting technical direction that shaped a product or platform across an entire engineering organization
• Depth across distributed systems and architecture, and command of the reliability, scale, and cost tradeoffs behind company-defining decisions
• The judgment to make the hardest calls under ambiguity, and the influence to align many teams behind them
• A record of multiplying the most senior engineers around you. Genuine, current fluency with AI-assisted development, and a clear point of view on where AI takes engineering next

What the job involves

• You will set technical direction at the level of the whole engineering organization. You will own the hardest, most ambiguous, and highest-stakes technical bets, the ones that shape the product for years, and you will be a force multiplier across many teams. Your judgment will be a reference point for how we build, and your impact will be felt org-wide rather than on any single team
• Own the technical direction of Apollo's most critical and most ambiguous problems, across team and organizational boundaries
• Make the architectural bets that shape the product and platform over multiple years, and be accountable for how they play out
• Set the technical strategy for the rebuild around AI and agents, and turn it into direction teams can execute
• Raise the engineering bar across the whole organization through the standards, patterns, and decisions you drive
• Multiply the output of engineers and teams far beyond your own code, through design, review, and mentorship of our most senior engineers
• Partner with engineering and product leadership as a peer on where the technology needs to go

Benefits

• Remote & in-person roles: Work from wherever you thrive, with all the tools and support you need to be successful.
• Flexible time off: We don't count vacation days. When you need a break, take it — no strings attached.
• Competitive pay: We offer strong salaries, performance bonuses, and equity opportunities for most roles.
• Global healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available in the US, Canada, India, and other supported countries.
• Office and learning stipend: Get support for your growth with stipends for books, courses, and home office setup.
• Mental health and coaching support: Access professional coaching and mental health resources for you and your dependents.