Principal Software Engineer

We are looking for a top-tier Principal Software Engineer who leads with clarity, decisiveness, and deep technical insight. You will shape and own critical architectural decisions, drive alignment across teams, and ensure execution at the highest technical standard.

What you'll do

• Shape the organisation's technical strategy and innovation efforts
• Accountable for consistent execution of technical decisions by setting clear direction and holding teams accountable for implementation
• Ensure continuously that our software architecture is shaped in close alignment with product management to support current and future product direction
• Lead architectural direction to enable the delivery of scalable, maintainable, and state-of-the-art solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Tackle and resolve deep technical challenges with urgency and precision
• Mentor and challenge engineers to accelerate their professional growth
• Build and scale a high-performance tech organisation and engineering culture

What you'll need

• Extensive hands-on experience in software development with multiple general-purpose programming languages for a minimum of 5 years
• A proven track record of architecting scalable and secure systems, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing APIs that enable seamless integration and system communication
• An agile and result-oriented mindset, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork
• Expertise in communicating with stakeholders in business terms and understanding the technical implications of their requirements
• Industry-leading experience driving cross-functional teams and enforcing engineering alignment in fast-paced environments, including making and following through on critical technical decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with proficiency in German considered a plus

Nice to have

• Experience with IaC (ideally Terraform)
• Interest in climate tech industry

What they offer

• Work remotely (Germany-wide), with offices in Hamburg, Berlin or Munich
• Direct contact with core decision-makers and reporting directly to the CTO
• Individualised opportunities for professional development
• EGYM Wellpass and job bike leasing
• Benefits and discounts with Futurebens