Principal, Software Engineer

Lead the architectural design of complex backend and distributed systems end to end, including deployment, monitoring, incident response, and what the team learns afterward.

Take full ownership of your workstreams. Don't get blocked: either find the answer or change the conditions that created the roadblock.

Ensure that on every project, technical scope, requirements, estimates, timelines, and risks are clearly documented, and flag scope gaps, ambiguities, and documentation debt to project leadership before they become budget problems.

Act as a technical consultant to clients: answer their questions across every part of the project, run presentations, demos, and workshops, and distill technical information for audiences from engineers to executives.

Step back and ask whether the work being proposed actually maximizes client value, and say so when it doesn't.

Mentor P1 and P2 engineers through pairing, code review, and design guidance, building a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Lead smaller project teams (2 to 5 ICs) as needed, and partner effectively with Project Managers, designers, and other crafts.

Experience with an agent development framework, especially Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK).

Angular experience.

Prior experience in a digital agency or high-growth environment leading cross-functional teams.

People management experience.

Hands-on experience architecting microservices and distributed systems

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k plan, plus matching

PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.