Principal Lead Engineer
Where most see a blank canvas, Sensaria sees infinite possibility. The chance to impact the senses and shape a moment in time, realizing a vision of design and decor that can reinvent, renew, and revive. With equal parts passion and operational excellence, Sensaria creates new ways to bring art and memories to life in any space. And through innovation, quality and speed, the company empowers unlimited growth potential for clientele. Enabling more for customers - more efficiency, more creativity, and more moments of inspiration, Sensaria thinks bigger and bolder to unlock opportunity and achieve incredible results together.
Position Overview:
As the Principal Engineer/Lead Platform Architect, you will be responsible for defining and executing the architectural vision for our platform. Your role will emphasize technical leadership, guiding the design and implementation of complex systems, and solving high-impact problems. You will work closely with senior technical stakeholders to ensure our platform architecture aligns with business goals and supports ongoing growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architectural Design and Strategy:
- Develop and evolve the platform architecture, focusing on scalability, performance, and resilience.
- Design and implement complex system components, ensuring they meet both current needs and future demands.
- Define and maintain architectural standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across the platform.
- Technical Leadership:
- Provide expert technical guidance on best practices for system design, coding standards, and integration strategies.
- Drive architectural decision-making, using a deep understanding of both existing technologies and emerging trends.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance platform capabilities and efficiency.
- System Performance and Reliability:
- Monitor and analyze system performance to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
- Design and implement solutions to enhance system reliability, availability, and disaster recovery.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with engineering teams to translate architectural designs into actionable development tasks.
- Communicate complex technical concepts and architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Partner with product managers and other stakeholders to align architectural solutions with business requirements.
- Innovation and Problem Solving:
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying and addressing technical challenges and inefficiencies.
- Lead efforts to solve high-impact technical problems that affect platform performance and scalability.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with a strong focus on high-level technical design and system architecture.
- Skills:
- Deep expertise in designing and managing scalable, distributed systems and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Strong proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks, and technologies relevant to platform development.
- Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Attributes:
- A strategic thinker with a focus on innovation and long-term impact.
- A self-starter with a passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Prefer a candidate to be based in our Morrisville, NC HQ location, but will consider remote candidates with a willingness to travel to various sites. (up to 25%)
Benefits: Sensaria + Circle Graphics offers a competitive compensation package, which includes vacation days, sick days, paid holidays, a paid floating holiday of your choice, paid maternity & paternity leave, along with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Optional Life insurance, and opportunities for professional development. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace where every team member can thrive.
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