Principal Software Engineer

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At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.

This is a remote position, so you’ll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.  

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

Join Our Team

Are you a top-tier software engineer seeking a role where you can shape the future of our critical shared services while mentoring a dedicated team to grow GoDaddy’s business? Look no further than the US Independent Growth team!

The US Independent Growth Team is a dynamic group of passionate engineers dedicated to building and maintaining innovative software solutions that drive business growth. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our shared services infrastructure, ensuring it seamlessly supports the needs of our diverse teams.

What you'll get to do...

• Architect and implement innovative solutions: Design, code, and debug complex software systems, constantly improving their performance and functionality
• Become a technical sherpa: Share your expertise by training and guiding other engineers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment
• Stay ahead of the curve: Advocate for new technologies that boost productivity and efficiency, keeping our tech stack modern and effective
• Lead the way: Oversee technical aspects of projects, ensuring smooth execution and delivery of functionalities
• Problem-solve like a pro: Investigate and resolve software-related issues, optimizing performance and delivering exceptional user experiences
• Be a team player: Actively participate in discussions, brainstorm ideas, and propose solutions, shaping the direction of our shared services

Your experience should include...

• 7+ years of software engineering experience and a proven track record of success
• 5+ years of professional experience with EcmaScript, Python, and Java, and have experience with software development methodologies
• 2+ years of experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node, Testing, CICD, Git, and Docker/Kubernetes
• Experience building complex web systems, working on large projects with consistent delivery
• Experience translating technical concepts into clear and concise terms

We've got your back...  We offer a range of benefits that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in an employee stock purchase plan, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.  

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

About us...  GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. 

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that’s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That’s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It’s the best way to serve