Senior Principal Software Engineer

Senior Principal Software Engineer (Remote) Join to apply for the Senior Principal Software Engineer (Remote) role at Jobright.ai Senior Principal Software Engineer (Remote)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Principal Software Engineer (Remote) role at Jobright.ai Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust. Job Summary: Atlassian is a company focused on unleashing the potential of every team through their software products. They are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical vision and execution of their next-generation API Platform, collaborating across departments to design and implement systems that address complex challenges. Responsibilities: • Define the technical roadmap for the API Platform organization, balancing immediate needs with long-term vision. • Architect consumption-based monetization systems with sophisticated metering, billing, and analytics. • Develop strategies and tools for AI-native features, including the Model Context Protocol (MCP), to enable seamless integration with next-generation products. • Drive innovation in API lifecycle management, including versioning, deprecation, and migration strategies. • Mentor senior engineers across the organization on API design and AI integration best practices. • Build and foster a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous learning. Qualifications: Required: • 12+ years of backend software development experience, with at least 5 years in principal/staff-level roles. • Proven experience in backend software development, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale, end-to-end initiatives. • Strong product sense and the ability to align technical decisions with customer needs and business goals. • Experience working on 0-to-1 products, thriving in environments with high uncertainty and complexity. • Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple departments and influence technical direction in a multi-team organization. • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred: • Expertise in API design, governance, and implementation, with a deep understanding of versioning, schema evolution, and standardization. • Hands-on experience integrating LLMs/AI models into production backend systems. • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) including serverless and container orchestration. • Deep knowledge of API security: OAuth, API keys, rate limiting, and DDoS protection. Company: Atlassian provides collaboration, development, and issue tracking software for teams. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, AUS, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company. Atlassian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. 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