Principal Engineer
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2025-12-19
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Software Architect, Cloud Engineer - Software
At Alix Partners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, Alix Partners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices.
We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.
Alix Partners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work‑life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in‑person (at client site or Alix Partners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.
This is a full time Director position. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you’ll doCreate scalable, reliable, and high‑performing software solutions that multiply our clients' results and drive business growth.
Modernize and mature existing platforms, drive adoption of best engineering processes, foster innovation, and accelerate productivity.
The Principal Engineer takes a hands‑on role, both at the architecture and code level in advancing our technical goals.
Key Responsibilities- Accountable for delivering thought leadership, strategic direction, and consulting, standards, and technology guidance with the goal in achieving business objectives.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance new architectures for both existing business solutions and cutting‑edge innovation solutions.
- Leads and participates in the development of architecture strategies, frameworks and architecture governance processes.
- Establishes long‑term software architecture direction to ensure sound investment decisions.
- Foster close communication with key stakeholders and product owners to improve transparency regarding engineering costs and the development of service level agreements (SLAs).
- Develop, train, and drive adoption of modern software engineering principles, guidelines, processes, re‑usable tools, and technologies to maximize efficiency and accelerate productivity for P&P engineers.
- Ensure alignment, consistency, and uniformity across the firm to help streamline workflows and procedures for product innovation.
- Enhance engineering processes with a focus on efficiency, collaboration, and scalability across the P&P engineering organization.
- Provide mentorship, create or identify engineering training programs and continuous learning opportunities for all P&P engineers.
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to pinpoint opportunities for technological advancements and creative solutions.
- Collaborate with leaders and key stakeholders and continue to contribute expertise on overall technical feasibility, technology selection, implementation approach, and architecture of existing and new solutions.
This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.
What you’ll need- 15+ years working as a Software Engineer, Software Architect, or similarly technical field.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in software frameworks, technologies, and development.
- A proven track record of collaborating on technical projects with cross‑functional teams.
- Deep experience in hands‑on development work to stand up an architecture and drive the adoption within an organization.
- Experience working in accordance with Dev Sec Ops principles, and…
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