Principal Architect, Software Engineering

Principal Architect, Software Engineering

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Base pay range

$ /yr – $ /yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

About Street Light

Street Light pioneered the use of Big Data analytics to shed light on how people, goods, and services move, empowering smarter, data‑driven transportation decisions. The company applies proprietary machine‑learning algorithms and data processing resources to measure travel patterns of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians that enable complex transportation problem solving using analytics available on a SaaS platform, Street Light InSight®. Acquired by Jacobs as a subsidiary in February 2022, Street Light continues to provide innovative digital solutions to help communities reduce congestion, improve safe and equitable transportation, and maximize the positive impact of infrastructure investment.

Street Light Data is seeking a Principal Software Architect to be part of our growing team. This is a key role that will be responsible for the overall technical architecture across the Street Light suite of products, and help ensure the continued success of our business.

Location

Hybrid, 2 days per week in the San Francisco office.

Key responsibilities:

• Architecture:
Oversee the architecture of the Street Light suite of products, and ensure good design, performance and scalability

• Data Management:
Define and evolve the company’s data management strategy, including data lakes, warehousing and real‑time streaming

• Technical Leadership:
Mentor engineering teams, establish coding and design standards, and guide architectural decisions across projects

• Cross‑functional

Collaboration:

Work closely with Product Management and related teams to align technical solutions with business goals

• Innovation & R&D:
Prototype and evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks, and incorporate them appropriately into the product roadmap

• Governance & Security:
Ensure data privacy, compliance, and security best practices are embedded in all architectural decisions

Required qualifications:

• BS / MS in Computer Science, or a related discipline from a top university

• 20+ years of experience developing enterprise‑grade software products, with 10+ years in a technical lead / architecture role

• Proven track record of building large‑scale systems, and maintaining them for functionality, scalability and performance over time

• Experience in at least three of the following: three‑tier architectures, data processing pipelines, real‑time systems, and cloud platforms

• Strong proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, Go) and relational databases (e.g. Postgre

SQL, Big Query)

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

What We Offer

Competitive executive compensation package, including performance‑based incentives tied to product growth and revenue. Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.). A culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and impact.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel to meet with dispersed team, attend customer feedback sessions and industry conferences.

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

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