Principal Software Engineer - Application Development

- Senior

Austin, TX

About the position

Terminal builds software that digitizes, indexes, and automates the yard, leveraging best-in-class machine learning. Our platform provides warehouse operators with the intelligence needed to optimize their usage of trucks, trailers, chassis, containers and personnel. These are the fundamental operating assets of commerce - and represent the last great frontier of untapped data. In the process, Terminal will address many industry-wide pain points, including compliance, manual processes, equipment location, phantom costs, and labor inefficiencies. Ultimately, Terminal will become the central nervous system for the yard, seamlessly connecting all data sources to support an extensive range of essential functions. Our world class vision engineering team has built an engine that can process the movement of trucks and containers in real-time. It’s now time to unlock the potential of that engine by building SaaS applications that leverage the vision engine to transform the logistics industry. We’re hiring the team of engineers that will architect and build these applications from the ground up. We are seeking an experienced a Principal Software Engineer with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience to join our team. As a founding member of our Application Development team, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing cutting-edge solutions. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in AWS, proficiency in Golang, a deep understanding of event-driven technologies, hands-on experience with modern data stores, a commitment to implementing observability and a passion for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient full-stack applications that leverage our computer vision engine to deliver transformative solutions to our customers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and data scientists, to gather requirements and translate them into robust, maintainable code.
• Implement features across the entire software stack, including backend services, APIs, and frontend components, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Advocate for and adhere to best practices in software development, including code reviews, comprehensive documentation, and adherence to coding standards.
• Implement and maintain observability measures, including metrics, logs, and traces, to monitor the health and performance of applications and systems.
• Take ownership of production quality and reliability, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure a high level of system stability and performance.
• Develop and execute automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure high code quality and system reliability.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, and integrate relevant advancements into our tech stack to continually enhance application capabilities.

Requirements

• Must be based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a full-stack software engineer, with a strong background in SaaS application development.
• Proven track record in designing and building scalable, high-performance applications.
• Extensive experience with Golang for backend development, including designing and implementing high-performance APIs and services.
• In-depth experience with AWS services, such as ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SQS, Kinesis, and DynamoDB. Ability to leverage AWS for scalable and reliable application deployment.
• Solid understanding of event-driven architectures and technologies (e.g., Kafka, SQS, Kinesis). Experience in implementing and managing event-driven systems.
• Proven ability to implement observability best practices, including setting up and managing metrics, logs, and tracing tools to monitor and troubleshoot system performance.
• Extensive experience with automated testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Strong commitment to writing well-tested, reliable code.
• Demonstrated passion for operational excellence with a focus on taking ownership of production systems, ensuring high quality, and addressing production issues proactively.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) tools. Experience managing containerized applications in production environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for automating the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth