Principal Software Engineer

New Today

Responsibilities : Developing and maintaining the strategy for tools that support developer productivity, systems, DevOps practice
Evangelizing, planning, and supporting build systems (e.g., Bazel, Buck2, CMake)
Automating developer workflows, ensuring high reliability, fast iteration cycles, and rapid feedback loops
Collaborating with product development, infrastructure, platform, security, and QA teams on respective projects
Defining and measuring developer productivity KPIs, such as build speed, failure rates, deployment frequency, MTTR, and time-to-market
Integrating monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for developer tooling and systems
Driving continuous improvement and reliability engineering practices
Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of Software and DevOps engineers Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in software development or DevOps
At least 3-5 years of team management or technical leadership experience
Knowledge of languages C++, Rust, and Python preferred
Expertise in build tools, dependency management, and packaging (e.g., Bazel, Buck2, CMake)
Strong experience with DevOps tooling (e.g. CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), IaC)
Experience with Cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS) preferred
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems
The ability to lead and motivate technical teams
The ability to manage projects and stakeholders
Strong organizational and communication skills
Systematic approach to troubleshooting and solving complex productivity or infrastructure issues
Experience in performance optimization and scalability. Preferred Certifications (Nice to have, but not required): AWS/GCP certifications
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
DevOps-related certifications (e.g., DevOps Foundation, Jenkins Engineer Certification, Terraform Associate). Anticipated annual base salary range $150,000 - $300,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus
Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
Our benefits include: Generous paid time off policies
Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
Hybrid working opportunities
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
Workshops and continuous learning opportunities At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.
Location:
New York

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