Principal Software Engineer, Core Pricing

The Ladders
United States
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$195,300.0 - $270,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Object-Oriented Software Development Systems Development Life Cycle Containerization Docker

Job description

  • Define the technical direction and roadmap for the Pricing team
  • Lead the design and development of a borrower-lender marketplace optimization system
  • Collaborate with machine learning scientists to enhance models that impact business outcomes
  • Guide architectural evolution of Pricing engineering systems
  • Drive alignment on complex technical requirements and product directions
  • Prototype and implement new technologies to foster innovation
  • Mentor team members and develop future technical leaders

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 8 years of experience
  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Proven track record in building flexible and consistent APIs
  • Solid understanding of scalable system development principles
  • Proficiency in an object-oriented programming language (Python, Java, C#, C++)
  • Strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts
  • Experience mentoring and developing technical leaders

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation package including bonuses and equity
  • Generous 401(k) match for retirement planning
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock options
  • Comprehensive health coverage for employees and families
  • Paid family and parental leave supports major life moments
  • Mental health and wellness resources available through an Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual allowances for wellness and productivity tools

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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