Job Description:
A Principal Software Engineer's role for Identity and Access Management (IAM) is to design, develop, and maintain our HA authentication service. This team is passionate about practices that both mitigate risk and drive positive outcomes. They work collaboratively with other engineers, product, design and devops to ensure the customer is the focus and value is consistently delivered. The practices are on point, the discipline is high and the team consistently delivers for the company all while having a lot of fun. We care about our peers and practice Radical Candor. We invest in those around us, push each other to learn and grow and truly exemplify lifelong learnership!
Who you're committed to being:
You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things.

A leader of all things software development lifecycle (SDLC), including implementation, testing, and deployment while working on software teams (pairs, mobs) to collaboratively develop, deploy and maintain software platform projects.

A partner to Engineering Managers and Principal Engineers to optimize your team's development processes. A clear leader that increases team and individual productivity, reduces errors and defects, and reduces complexity and operational load.

A creator of safety mechanisms for your team which ensure the team's code is of high quality, easy to maintain, flexible for future expansion, and adheres to best practices and coding standards.

A creator of friction free development experiences for your team. You focus on opportunities to reduce the time required to setup and configure development environments and tighten feedback loops by streamlining build, test, and deployment workflows.

What you'll do:
You will bring your extensive experience with multiple programming languages, paradigms, and runtimes especially in the implementation of larger complex systems

You will deliver software frequently and build robust deployment pipelines.

You will confidently own and maintain software with one or more technologies in our tech stack: C#, NodeJS, React, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Postgres, Opsgenie, Jira Ticketing system, manages team SLA.

You will leverage your experience managing and integrating with third-party IAM solutions (Auth0).

You will work collaboratively with Agile or Kanban development teams.

You will provide architectural, strategic, and scale recommendations for both frontend and backend development.

You will use your communication skills and your ability to partner with product and design all while being a collaborative member of a multi-functional team.

You will use your ability to analyze available data and produce what data is missing in order to make objective decisions.

You will take turns in an on-call rotation for the applications owned by the team.

You will be responsible for all testing of the applications owned by the team. This included test driving changes at the unit, integration and acceptance level.

Experience you'll bring:
An ability and willingness to work with multiple tech stacks simultaneously.

Proven track record of leveling up other engineers, product managers, designers and managers.

An ability to discuss sophisticated topics with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience owning and maintaining the same software solution over an extended period of time. You have seen the positive and negative consequences of decisions made years ago. You understand that maintenance is the most expensive part of enterprise software.

Proven track record of delivering value to customers in a cloud connected application with tight SLAs and minimal downtime.

Clear understanding of how to execute on company mission, vision and strategy at the team level.

Clear understanding of micro-service architecture including application resilience strategies at scale.

Requirements:
10+ years experience as a software engineer

3+ years experience working in the Identity & Authentication space (i.e. managing and integrating with third-party IAM solutions, Identity solution implementation)

Extensive experience in C#, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Postgres, Opsgenie, Ticketing system, manages SLA.

Experience with Cloud providers (AWS), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and testing and deployment pipelines.

Experience leading a technical team of software engineers

Data compliance and data management experience (i.e. HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR, etc.)

Why you'll love working here:
We're a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location

We're mission driven and guided by our culture pillars

We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging

We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration

We're lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement

We've got you covered - team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.

About us:

Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today's tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. Pluralsight provides highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Work is performed in an office (or home office) environment and requires the ability to operate office equipment and keyboards. Sedentary work. Repetitive work. Ability to perform tasks related to documentation, data analysis, transcription and extensive content analysis. Learn new tasks, remember processes, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
EEOC Statement
Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or protected veteran status. Pluralsight will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation.
For more information on Pluralsight's commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, please review our most recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging report here.
The annual US base salary range for this role is $169,700 - $209,600 USD. Pluralsight's pay ranges vary based on work location. Talent Acquisition can share more detail during the hiring process when applicable. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. In addition to the base salary, this role may also be eligible for benefits and bonuses.
Applications must be submitted within 90 days after the initial posting date to be considered.

Job Description:
A Research & Development Principal Software Engineer's role is to solve complex systems problems and seamlessly transition between strategic thinking and detailed implementation. With broad expertise across cloud technologies, enterprise applications, APIs, and large-scale systems, you will design innovative solutions to address intricate business challenges. As a leader and mentor, you will guide technical decisions, influence platform architecture, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver impactful, scalable solutions.

Who you're committed to being:
You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things.

You are not afraid to be yourself, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, ask questions, or voice your concerns.

When communicating you are self-aware, insightful, and proactive.

You are a team member first and individual contributor second. You are aware that high-performing teams are only as strong as their weakest link.

Expertise in fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning through coaching and mentoring.

What you'll do:
Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions that push the boundaries of innovation, aligned with both technical and business strategies.

Guide system architecture decisions by evaluating and adopting emerging technologies, researching cutting-edge solutions, and setting new standards for coding, testing, and deployment in R&D contexts.

Partner with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and cross-functional teams to translate business goals into innovative technical solutions.

Provide technical mentorship to engineers, fostering professional growth and elevating team capabilities. Serve as a thought leader and technical authority in complex problem-solving and decision-making.

Focus on streamlining development workflows to foster rapid iteration and innovation, reducing bottlenecks and improving feedback loops while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.

Collaborate on roadmap prioritization, focusing on high-impact work that delivers value and supports the organization's strategic objectives.

Experience you'll bring:
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.

Broad technology knowledge across domains, including cloud computing, distributed systems, data analytics, APIs, and microservices.

Ability to conceptualize and deliver technical solutions that address intersecting needs across business, product, and engineering domains.

Experience with Sagemaker, agentic programming, Retrieval augmented generation preferred.

Requirements:
12+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on R&D, product innovation, and the architecture and implementation of large-scale, complex systems.

Proven track record with one or more technologies in our stack: Node.js, React, AWS, Python, Terraform, Kubernetes.

Demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve challenges in performance, reliability, scalability, and security at scale.

Ability to translate innovative concepts into clear, actionable plans, effectively communicating with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to drive consensus and build alignment.

Travel Requirements:

While Pluralsight operates under a remote and hybrid work model, we believe that in-person connection and collaboration are important. Recurring travel to our HQ in Utah may be required depending on the role and team member location.

Why you'll love working here:
We're a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location

We're mission driven and guided by our culture pillars

We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging

We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration

We're lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement

We've got you covered - team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.

About us:

Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today's tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. Pluralsight provides highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work is performed in an office (or home office) environment and requires the ability to operate office equipment and keyboards. Sedentary work. Repetitive work. Ability to perform tasks related to documentation, data analysis, transcription and extensive content analysis. Learn new tasks, remember processes, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

EEOC Statement

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or protected veteran status. Pluralsight will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation.

For more information on Pluralsight's commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, please review our most recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging report here.
The annual US base salary range for this role is $169,700 - $209,600 USD. Pluralsight's pay ranges vary based on work location. Talent Acquisition can share more detail during the hiring process when applicable. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. In addition to the base salary, this role may also be eligible for benefits and bonuses.
Applications must be submitted within 90 days after the initial posting date to be considered.

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