Principal Software Engineer - Tech & AI

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible?

Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges?

You’ve come to the right place.

As a Principal Engineer I, you will lead development teams to design and deliver enterprise-grade software solutions while shaping clients' tech strategies and mentoring their teams.

Your role offers the opportunity to work across industries, influence C-level decisions, and become a leading expert in cutting-edge technologies.

You will work hands-on to architect, design, and deliver enterprise-grade software solutions while mentoring client teams to adopt best practices.

Your role will involve leading multiple development teams, defining short- and long-term technology strategies, and partnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges.

You will also establish metrics and KPIs to drive alignment and ensure the success of engineering-powered solutions.

Your work will help clients achieve their goals while shaping their technological ecosystems and engineering cultures.

By working directly with C-level leaders, you will influence strategic decisions and deliver impact beyond the products you build.

You’ll also work across a variety of industries and technologies, gaining new insights and expertise with every project.

You will lead the design and delivery of innovative technology solutions that transform businesses across industries.

Based in one of our global locations, you will be part of a multidisciplinary group of software engineers, Agile coaches, designers, and technologists passionate about creating industry-shaping products and tools.

Your role offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and impact.

At McKinsey, you’ll have access to C-level leaders eager to hear your expertise, the chance to work on diverse projects, and the resources to become a leading expert in your field.

Supported by a collaborative and innovative team, you’ll make a lasting impact on clients, industries, and the future of technology.

Undergraduate or master’s degree; or equivalent experience

8+ years of experience in software development and architecture with a demonstrated track record of successfully understanding the business requirements and designing realistic and effective solutions

Active in the tech community (e.g. contributing to open-source projects, speaking at conferences, blogging, etc.) and experience working collaboratively with technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders

Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience across the full application stack with some of the following languages/frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, jQuery, Java, Sprint, C#, .NET, Node.js, SQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, cloud-native databases, AWS, Azure, GCP, Jenkins, Docker, Circle CI, Travis Engineering practice experience such as code refactoring, design patterns, design-driven development, continuous integration, building highly scalable applications, application security

Experience leading in Agile teams, including coaching and modeling Agile mindsets as part of sprint ceremonies, work definition and building developer capabilities

Experience writing unit tests with major frameworks (e.g., Karma, JUnit, NUnit, MSTest) and practicing test-driven development

Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels

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