Principal Software Engineer Job at Global-e (Hoboken, NJ)

Principal Software Engineer

Global-e

Location:
United States , Hoboken, NJ

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

As a Principal Software Engineer at Global-e, you will design and deliver the core services behind our global logistics platform. You will drive innovation within our API‑first microservice architecture built on Scala, Kubernetes, and AWS. Working with cross‑functional teams you will design and implement robust distributed systems that handle millions of transactions. Your contributions will fuel our growth, shape global logistics capabilities for merchants worldwide, and elevate the technical bar for the entire organization.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver High-Impact Features: Lead the design, development, and deployment of new capabilities across logistics (fulfillment, labels, tracking) and order management workflows
Shape Technical Architecture: Define, communicate, and guide architectural decisions to ensure scalability and reliability
Elevate Standards: Champion clean code, best practices, and robust testing frameworks, pushing the team to achieve technical excellence
Scale the Product: Propose and implement features, tooling, and infrastructure that support exponential growth and operational efficiency
Ensure Quality & Reliability: Employ a rigorous approach to verification, focusing on stable, high-performing systems that meet critical metrics and SLAs
Move Fast with Confidence: Embrace a rapid, iterative release cycle, balancing speed and safety through CI/CD pipelines, effective monitoring, and efficient processes
Collaborate & Share Knowledge: Work closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and share expertise
Write Code in Scala: Contribute high-quality Scala code (no prior Scala experience required, just a passion for learning and an interest in functional programming)

Requirements:

7+ Years of Experience: A proven track record building large-scale, customer-facing applications in a fast-paced environment (e-commerce, fintech, tech startups a plus)
Distributed Systems Expertise: Familiarity with designing, deploying, and operating resilient, fault-tolerant systems that handle high traffic
Engineering Practices Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and rapid release cycles
Strong Database Skills: Ability to optimize and scale applications involving complex data interactions

What we offer:

Impact at Global Scale: Build features used by millions, simplifying global commerce and transforming the e-commerce landscape
Modern Technology Stack: Work on an advanced microservices platform, leveraging cloud-native tools and best-in-class engineering practices
Growth & Development: Expand your expertise through challenging projects, mentorship opportunities, and professional development programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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