Software Engineer Leader; Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC

Software Engineer Leader (Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC)

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We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our WSRS technology team. In this role, you’ll be a key player and leader in strategically shaping our technological future from innovative customer experiences to robust core systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor high-performing software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Shape our technology strategy by collaborating across scrum teams to champion a unified and consistent approach to software engineering, ensuring efficiency and quality while pioneering the latest techniques.
• Lead the way in decision-making, providing the tools and data insights needed to ensure our systems continue to support critical business outcomes.
• Be the trailblazer who carves innovative pathways, not just to overcome challenges, but to significantly raise the bar, leaving a lasting positive impact.
• Delivering solutions with a future and reusable mindset, and not just short-term delivery.
• Partner with global engineering teams to ensure effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Who You Are

• Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field or equivalent experience) and 6+ years work experience or equivalent experience
• Excel at bridging the gap between IT and non-IT partners, using your interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication and ensure alignment on project goals and objectives
• Experience managing engineering teams with accountability for hiring, onboarding, career development, and HR-related responsibilities in addition to technical leadership.
• People leader who enjoys developing others as well as continuing to learn and build own skills
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams and collaborate with both It and non-IT partners

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience leading modernization efforts

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives.

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance.

$100,800 - $152,000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Location(s)

Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC

Work Environments

This role offers in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), in Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC.

Our Engineering Culture

Through our product-driven Agile/Lean Dev Ops environment, we’ve fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States.

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.