Principal Software Engineer

Works autonomously having responsibility to deliver on longer term outcomes. Reports directly to a Director or Senior Director. Requires extensive knowledge of multiple/related functional areas and industry practices. Evaluates, plans, and executes complex projects where analyses of situations requires working with ambiguous or unclear factors. Influences key business decisions within and outside the organization or product area

Essential Job Functions:

• Has specialized depth and/or breadth in a product/business area and is considered a company-level expert
• Demonstrates advanced capabilities with respect to software systems and processes within job area
• Implements solutions to minimize disruptions caused by changes in the business environment.
• Mastery in computer science fundamentals - Algorithm design, Problem solving, Complexity analysis and data structures.

Engineering/Operations Excellence:

• Creates, tests, refines, and implements work pieces that improve overall system functionality
• Takes corrective action when tech debt accumulates and there are gaps in engineering excellence
• Proactively identifies gaps with potential risk mitigation strategies and/or technology solutions.
• Holds the team accountable to aligned priorities, escalating when necessary
• Openly owns responsibility for actions and results and is comfortable with uncertainty

Collaboration:

• Guides other colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes and provides functional supervision.
• Integrates the culture of intelligence, integrity, and initiative into team goals and decisions.
• Engages stakeholders and cross-functional partners in effective communication that clearly conveys information
• Establishes a network of colleagues to support tech or business opportunities

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least 7 8 years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience. Also, requires 3-4 years experience leading and influencing other technologists.
• Mastery level system design experience
• Mastery level experience in object-oriented development
• Mastery level experience with cloud technologies
• Strong experience in data storage technologies
• Strong background in performance tuning and optimization
• Strong background in DevOps and CI\CD technologies
• Strong background in test automation and unit testing
• Strong background in software security

Working Conditions:

• This is a hybrid position, with office attendance expected as deemed necessary.
• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, NY, NY, MD, Washington DC, and WA the chart below outlines the proposed salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Salary $146,200, Maximum Salary $296,100

CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $127,300, Maximum Salary $246,600

IL*: Minimum Salary $139,800, Maximum Salary $271,400

Jersey City, NJ/NY, NY: Minimum Salary $152,700, Maximum Salary $296,100

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $146,200, Maximum Salary $283,800

WA: Minimum Salary $127,300, Maximum Salary $283,800

*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

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