Principal Software Development Engineer - Core Tools (Quillbot)

We envision a world where anyone can write without limits. Together, our companies—QuillBot, Scribbr, and LanguageTool—are on a mission to make written communication in any language better and more efficient. If you’re passionate about using technology to help people connect across cultures, join us.

Responsibilities

• Architect & Optimize: Take ownership of the application architecture; ensure high scalability and resilience.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineering teams to design optimal solutions for new features and modules.
• Lead Technological Innovations: Work on proof-of-concepts for new experiments, benchmarking technology options, and drive architectural improvements.
• Focus on Impactful Delivery: Prioritize high-impact, user-focused solutions over shipping for the sake of shipping.
• Champion Code Quality: Conduct periodic code reviews and drive a culture of quality and excellence.
• Shape the Product Roadmap: Contribute your insights to the product roadmap and play a key role in its strategic evolution.
• Set Standards: Define and implement best practices, inspiring the team to embrace them.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience with large-scale web applications: Proven expertise in designing and developing collaborative web apps that scale.
• Product Ownership: You’re more than an engineer; you’re a proactive contributor who takes full ownership of the product’s success. 
• Hands-On Development (8+ Years): Strong, hands-on experience in web and mobile development.
• 5+ years of solid experience on JavaScript-based stacks (React, Node, Typescript, etc.).
• 3+ years of solid experience in designing architecture.
• Problem Solving & Collaboration: Strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams, both technical and non-technical.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Committed to writing optimal, production-quality code and advocating for best practices.
• Strong expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, & optimization (GCP / AWS) and database technologies (Mongo, Elastic, etc.).
• Ability to work across teams with multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver value to users. 
• Technologist at heart and is passionate about the latest technological developments.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Annual performance bonus
• Health insurance coverage (7 Lacs for self and family)
• Life Insurance 3X the CTC
• Accidental Insurance 3X the CTC

Learning

• Learning and Development Policy Reimbursement of Courses

Flexibility

• Privilege Leave 
• Paid Leaves
• Casual Leaves
• Mandatory Leaves
• Special Leaves
• Flexible Holiday
• Menstrual Leaves
• Maternity Leaves & Flexible Paternity Leave
• Compassionate Leave
• Marriage Leave

Work From Home

• Workstation Setup Reimbursement
• Internet Bill Reimbursement
• Remote-friendly culture

Fun

• Quarterly team and city meetings
• Annual Workations 

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to learn how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!

This role is eligible for hire in India.

We are a virtual-first company and have employees dispersed throughout the United States, Canada, India and the Netherlands. We have a market-based pay structure that varies by location. The base pay for this position is dependent on multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed. You may also be eligible to participate in our bonus program and may be offered benefits, and other types of compensation.
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