Principal Engineer, Synack

• Advanced degree in computer science or a related field, with at least 15 years of experience in distributed systems and software engineering
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing highly scalable and available distributed systems with customer-facing UI and Public APIs
• Proficient in programming languages such as Go (preferred) , Java, Scala, or C++, with solid experience in transitioning systems from monolithic to microservices architectures
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with an ability to tackle challenging and complex technical problems
• In-depth expertise in Linux systems, a strong understanding of networking principles, and extensive experience with public cloud providers and modern infrastructure technologies. This includes evaluating, selecting, and optimizing infrastructure components for high-performance, scalable, and reliable systems
• A strong track record of technical leadership and impactful contributions
• Experience in handling large-scale, complex systems, often involving cross-functional coordination
• Proven track record in mentoring other engineers and setting technical direction for the organization
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams

Desirable

• We are looking for a Principal Engineer who thrives in a hands-on development environment and is passionate about directly contributing to the technological evolution of our SaaS platform, with a focus on AI and distributed systems architecture
• This role demands deep involvement in both strategic planning and the practical execution of our platform’s transformation
• As the most senior engineer in the organization, you will lead by example, setting the standards for excellence and guiding our engineering teams through this pivotal phase of growth and innovation
• Technical Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of distributed systems architecture for our SaaS platform, transitioning from the current monolithic architecture
• Model Code Development: Craft exemplary code that sets a standard for the development team, encompassing readability, testability, maintainability, and efficiency
• Your code should be a reference model in adhering to security best practices, quality, scalability, documentation, and optimization for performance
• Azure AI and Open AI Integration: Work alongside AI engineers leveraging Azure AI and Open AI to pioneer industry-leading cybersecurity innovations
• Your role is crucial in shifting our approach to AI-driven development, selectively implementing cost-effective solutions that solidify our competitive edge
• In-Depth Technical Analysis and Strategic Problem Solving: Dive deep into the code base and telemetry to debug and identify the root cause of the issues, ensuring that immediate solutions are in harmony with the long-term operational goals of the platform
• Infrastructure Components Evaluation and Selection: Evaluate key infrastructure components for compute, storage, messaging, caching, and observability tools
• Ensure these choices optimally balance scalability, performance, cost-efficiency, and availability while working in tandem with the infrastructure team
• Mentorship and Leadership: Serve as a technical mentor for the engineering team through reference models, knowledge-sharing sessions, and system design reviews
• Develop creative solutions for the developer community to streamline software development and increase productivity
• Collaboration: Work closely with product management and infrastructure organizations to align technological solutions with business objectives