Principal Software Development Engineer

• Provide engineering leadership across multiple teams, offering guidance on complex technical challenges and system architectures.
• Oversee design reviews for critical projects within the department and participate in company-wide technology reviews.
• Establish and maintain high standards for performance, scalability, and robustness in system design.

• Mentor engineers on technical and professional growth, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with managers to support career development pathways for team members, focusing on skill development and knowledge sharing.
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven record in architecting and delivering large-scale systems.
• Strong foundation in .NET, Python, AWS, Django, and a front end JS technology such as React/Angular, or comparable technologies.
• Experience leveraging modern coding agents and generative AI technologies to improve products, automate workflows, and accelerate engineering productivity.
• Experience in providing technical leadership, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and influence at an organizational level.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on systems design, scalability, and performance.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, quickly develop expertise in unfamiliar areas, and lead the resolution of complex technical and operational challenges.
• Demonstrated growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning, with a track record of adapting to evolving technologies and business needs.

Metabolon, Inc., is the global leader in revealing biological insights on disease state and physiological reactions in the present time through metabolomics.

Leveraging one of the world’s most diverse and rich patient data sets, Metabolon is equipped to deliver biologically relevant evidence to address some of the most difficult and pressing questions in the life sciences.

Every day, our work is helping to accelerate research and product development success in the biopharma, population health, consumer products, agriculture, wellness, and academic research sectors.

Metabolon was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina with an international headquarters in Germany. For more information, please visit www.metabolon.com. Metabolon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.