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# Principal Software Engineer, Core Pricing

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $195,300.0 - $270,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p8u1malog5

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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