Principal Software Engineer (USA Remote)

We are seeking a Principal Domain Architect / Engineer with a deep hands-on engineering background to drive the technical design and evolution of complex large-scale systems. This role is for an experienced technologist who has spent years building production software and now operates at the intersection of architecture engineering execution and technical leadership.

As a Principal Architect / Engineer you will remain highly hands-on contributing code prototypes and technical frameworks while also defining architectural direction across a specific domain or set of platforms. You will work closely with senior engineers engineering managers and product leaders to translate business needs into durable scalable and well-engineered solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 10 years of professional engineering experience strong system design instincts and the credibility that comes from having designed built and operated real-world systems in production.

Qualifications :

Essential Knowledge/Experience:

• Demonstrated experience designing and evolving large-scale distributed or service-oriented systems.
• Proven ability to operate as a hands-on Principal-level engineer or architect influencing direction while staying close to the code.
• Strong understanding of system design fundamentals: concurrency data modeling APIs messaging and integration patterns.
• Experience working across the full software lifecycle from design through production support.
• Strong proficiency in one or more mainstream programming languages such as Java C# C .NET or similar.
• Solid understanding of operating system concepts networking fundamentals and system internals.
• Experience designing APIs services and shared frameworks consumed by multiple teams.
• Familiarity with modern development practices: CI/CD automated testing version control and code review.
• Ability to influence technical direction across teams without direct authority.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex designs clearly.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring senior and staff-level engineers..

Qualifications:

• 10 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong emphasis on building and operating production systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing and evolving large-scale distributed or service-oriented systems.
• Proven ability to operate as a hands-on Principal-level engineer or architect influencing direction while staying close to the code.
• Strong understanding of system design fundamentals: concurrency data modeling APIs messaging and integration patterns.
• Experience working across the full software lifecycle from design through production support.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based and distributed architectures.
• Background in performance optimization scalability tuning or reliability engineering.
• Exposure to security privacy or compliance considerations as part of system design.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems or leading large technical refactors.
• Contributions to internal platforms shared services or developer enablement efforts.

Additional Information :

The expected annual base salary range for this position is: $130350/year to $217250/year. This position is bonus eligible / commission-based.

Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer if extended and is determined by work location and a range of other relevant factors including but not limited to: experience skills degrees licensures certifications and other job-related factors. Internal equity market and organizational factors are also considered.

Total Rewards @ Turnitin
At Turnitin we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary bonus or commission are important theyre only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work.

Beyond compensation youll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. Youll also thrive in a culture free of politics surrounded by humble inclusive and collaborative teammates.

In addition our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice flexibility and a safety net for lifes challenges. Youll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being.

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values underpin everything we do.

• Customer Centric: Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.
• Passion for Learning: We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe.
• Integrity: Integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitinit is the core of our products the way we treat each other and how we work with our customers and vendors.
• Action & Ownership: We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when its hard.
• One Team: We strive to break down silos collaborate effectively and celebrate each others successes.
• Global Mindset: We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The work we do has an impact on the world.

Global Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage
• Education Reimbursement*Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Self-Care Days
• National Holidays
• 2 Founder Days Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Charitable Contribution Match
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution

Seeing Beyond the Job Ad
At Turnitin we recognize its unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad.  We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If youre willing to learn and unleash your potential alongside us join our team!

Turnitin LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer- vets/disabled. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time