Principal Engineer, Yottaa

• This role requires a rare blend of technical depth, assertive leadership, and strategic foresight
• 7 years or more of Engineering Experience
• 5 years or more of Technical Team Leadership
• Experience working in at a SaaS Product company providing contribution and technical leadership for a small team
• Full-stack software engineering experience in Java, JavaScript, Ruby, Node.js, or Python
• Proven leadership delivering complex software projects through full development lifecycles
• Strong solutioning skills and ability to break down ambiguous problems into clear execution paths
• Ability to strategically plan and align engineering priorities with organizational goals
• Comfortable working across the stack—client, server, database—and driving architectural discussions
• Exceptional communication skills and assertiveness in cross-functional settings
• Deep understanding of web performance, browser internals, SPAs, and technologies like DOM, CORS, and CSS

Desirable

• Yottaa is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead a high-performing team of engineers focused on building the future of eCommerce performance and security
• You will lead by example—solutioning complex technical challenges, steering architectural decisions, and driving execution from idea to deployment
• Our tech stack includes JavaScript, React, Java, Ruby, Node.js, SQL, and AWS
• Own and communicate a clear technical and execution strategy that aligns with company-wide goals
• Translate business objectives into actionable engineering plans and scalable architecture
• Identify opportunities for innovation and guide your team toward continuous improvement
• Organize and lead agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Ensure visibility and clarity of work across team members and stakeholders
• Proactively manage scope, timelines, and priorities in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Serve as a senior technical contributor: vet architecture, write code when needed, and guide design discussions
• Provide hands-on leadership through code reviews, debugging, and complex problem solving
• Own delivery for key initiatives, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability
• Set clear expectations and deliver feedback regularly through coaching and 1:1s
• Mentor engineers at all levels and support their growth paths through tailored development plans
• Create an environment that promotes ownership, autonomy, and technical excellence