Principal Software Engineer

Role Overview

• Architect and evolve internet-scale systems with performance, reliability, and scalability as first principles.
• Lead the technical direction for Ruby on Rails and React applications across the platform.
• Design clean, extensible APIs and modern front-end architectures that deliver fast, intuitive user experiences.
• Orchestrate AI-assisted development workflows—using AI agents to accelerate code scaffolding, documentation, test generation, refactoring, and dependency analysis.
• Own architectural decisions across services, databases, and infrastructure—including MariaDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
• Use Kubernetes to scale Rails applications to handle Enterprise traffic.
• Guide multiple high-impact initiatives in parallel, ensuring secure, well-tested, production-ready releases.
• Mentor engineers to think in systems, write maintainable code, and leverage AI responsibly to increase velocity without sacrificing quality.
• Proactively identify technical debt and scalability risks—and drive pragmatic solutions before they become bottlenecks.
• Partner with Product, Design, and Leadership to evaluate trade-offs and deliver exceptional experiences across browsers and devices.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies—including AI tooling—to strengthen platform performance and team effectiveness.

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience, with deep expertise in Ruby on Rails.
• 10+ years of experience building modern front-end applications with JavaScript (ES6+) and React.
• Proven experience designing and scaling relational databases (MariaDB) and working with Redis and Elasticsearch.
• Demonstrated ability to define and influence architectural direction across large systems.
• Experience leading engineers through complex technical decisions while fostering a culture of trust and high standards.
• Hands-on experience with GraphQL (preferred).
• Experience integrating AI development tools (e.g., code generation, static analysis, automated testing assistants) into engineering workflows.
• Strong judgment—knowing when to automate, when to refactor, and when to rethink from first principles.
• Clear communicator who can translate technical complexity into practical decisions.

Tech Stack

• ElasticSearch
• GraphQL
• JavaScript
• Kubernetes
• MariaDB
• React
• Redis
• Ruby
• Ruby on Rails

Benefits

• High-Performance Culture: At OfficeSpace, we believe in the power of accountability, focus, and drive. Our A-Player team members work together to deliver measurable, meaningful results. We recognize and reward those who push boundaries and achieve excellence.
• Ownership and Accountability: We trust our employees to take full ownership of their roles, providing the autonomy to innovate and the support to succeed. We seek individuals who are self-motivated and thrive in an environment where they can drive impactful outcomes.
• Technology-Forward: As a company invested in cutting-edge technology, we integrate AI and other advanced solutions across our platform to enhance productivity, customer experience, and process efficiency. Our team members are excited by the potential of AI and proactively explore ways it can drive our success.
• Growth Mindset: Continuous learning and improvement are integral to our culture. We encourage our team to embrace challenges, seek knowledge, and develop both personally and professionally.
• Innovation and Agility: We foster a dynamic, fast-paced environment where fresh ideas and bold solutions are celebrated. We embrace change and thrive on turning challenges into opportunities, with a team that is agile, proactive, and resilient.
• Collaborative, Results-Driven Environment: We value purposeful collaboration that leads to shared success and stronger results. While our team members are independent, they recognize the value of working together to drive our mission forward.
• Competitive Benefits and Rewards: OfficeSpace offers comprehensive and competitive benefits packages globally, designed to support our team’s health, well-being, and financial security. We invest in our people so they can excel.