Principal Software Engineer

Own large and complex systems end to end with accountability at the ecosystem level—ensuring sound requirements, design, architecture, coding, processes, and operations for holistically complete solutions

Shape broad architecture by leading projects involving multiple large components, complex libraries, or major pieces of application infrastructure, with multi-quarter strategic vision

Proactively monitor and maintain the health of all systems within your area of accountability, identifying and driving high-risk, long-term tradeoff decisions at the ecosystem level

Define new patterns and advanced methodologies that ensure all engineering work maintains standards for maintainability, scalability, security, reliability, privacy, and compliance at ecosystem scale

Partner with technical leaders to establish and evangelize standards for architecture, code quality, and system design across the engineering organization

Identify and proactively tackle system-wide and organizational technical debt, driving measurable improvements in platform health and engineering effectiveness

Lead at the group level as a role model; actively mentor engineers throughout the organization and guide senior technical leaders in decision-making at the feature and component level

Develop senior technical leaders toward broader impact—growing their ability to own systems, set standards, and influence architecture beyond their immediate team

Engage cross-team and cross-organizational stakeholders to define strategy, principles, goals, and requirements that align technical direction with business needs

Represent groups and ecosystems to the broader company; be accountable for ecosystem infrastructure, design, and architecture and serve as the go-to technical authority across teams

The best Principal Engineers define the architectural direction that guides technical decisions across teams, set engineering standards that raise the bar for the entire organization, solve the problems no one else can, and develop the engineers around them into stronger technical leaders.

Compensation & Benefits

We are excited to offer a competitive base pay range of $200,000 to $350,000 per year for this position, based on experience and qualifications. But that's not all - as a valued member of our team, you will also have access to an array of top-notch benefits, including:

Annual bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program

100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you, your dependents, and spouse or registered domestic partner

100% Employer paid long term disability, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for your future

Open Paid Time Off policy with a Brthday Hookie day off, 13 holiday, and 5 Recharge days

Professional development reimbursement along with a subscription to LinkedIn Learning

Cell Phone, Wellness, and Internet expense reimbursement, along with a subscription to the Calm App

100% fully paid parental leave for team members up to 22 weeks for the primary caregiver and 12 weeks for the secondary caregiver

Dog-friendly offices (LA and AZ) along with a $300 pet adoption reimbursement

MediaAlpha is committed to fostering, cultivating, and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our philosophy and actions are built on the premise that as an employer and citizens of our communities, we can create opportunities for lasting change.

MediaAlpha will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at peopleops@mediaalpha.com or (213) 316-6256.