Principal Software Engineer

PepsiCo, Inc.
Plano, TX, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$175,000.0 - $190,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Browser Compatibility Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Design of User Interfaces JSON MongoDB Node.Js
+15 more
NoSQL Redis Software Engineering SQL Databases TypeScript ReactJS Build Management Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Graphql Restful APIs Docker Legacy Systems Microservices

Job description

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead innovation and guide technical strategy on our Casino Management Systems (CMS) software development team. This is a critical role for a seasoned full-stack engineer who’s excited about shaping new product lines that will power international casino properties across the globe. This isn’t a support or Command Center role, you’ll be focused on building new platforms, not maintaining legacy systems. You’ll work on-site in Plano, in a collaborative, engineering-driven environment., * Design and build scalable, high-performance systems using Node.js, React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Java.

  • Mentor and support other engineers - you’ll be a leader, coach, and role model.
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and QA to ensure seamless product delivery.
  • Drive and uphold engineering best practices: clean code, testing, documentation, and agile workflows.
  • Serve as a key technical liaison across departments, aligning business needs with engineering capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on scalable applications & system design.
  • 5+ years of experience in senior or leadership roles.
  • Strong full-stack development skills, with deep experience in Node.js, React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.
  • Expertise in RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, JSON, GraphQL, SQL/NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
  • Solid background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Demonstrated experience working closely with UI/UX designers to ensure collaborative refinement and implementation of designs to meet specifications, including cross-browser compatibility.
  • Proven success in mentoring engineers and driving software projects from idea to launch.
  • Excellent communication skills - both technical and non-technical.

Benefits & conditions

COMP: $175K - $190K with 15% bonus potential depending on candidate’s experience, etc. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • 100% Company-Paid Healthcare (Employee + Family) medical, dental, vision
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance (Including Dependent Life)
  • Prescription Drug Coverage plus Confidential Support (Employee Assistance Program)
  • 401K with Generous Company Match
  • 18 Days PTO Accrued Annually & Tuition Reimbursement
  • KinderCare Childcare Discounts
  • Significant Hotel Discounts Worldwide
  • Opportunity to Work with a Nationwide Hospitality Infrastructure

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