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Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto)
HybridToronto, Los Angeles$240k - $300k+ Competitive

Summary

Location

Toronto, Los Angeles

Salary

$240k - $300k

Equity

Competitive

Workplace

Hybrid

Visa

Visa sponsorship not available

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About this role

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience to help lay the foundations to scale our business. We need a seasoned individual contributor who has seen scale, can make the right technical decisions quickly, and will lead by doing, not telling.

What will you be doing?

  • Influence multiple engineering groups as a technical lead or through exceptional technical and process contributions that enable teams to have greater impact
  • Use a deep understanding of company goals and strategy to guide technical investments across the organization
  • Extend your influence beyond engineering by effectively driving cross-functional changes that improve both product and engineering outcomes
  • Design and deliver systems that exemplify technical excellence and embody BuildOps’ engineering values
  • Leverage your understanding of industry trends to influence technical direction and foster innovation
  • Contribute to engineering-wide initiatives to enhance customer experience, system performance, operational excellence, productivity, learning, and knowledge sharing
  • Mentor senior engineers, directly impacting their technical growth and career development

What We Look For

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant experience leading complex, full-stack systems in modern JavaScript/TypeScript environments
  • Experience driving technical strategy, establishing engineering standards, and influencing architectural decisions across multiple teams
  • Proven track record of mentoring senior engineers and influencing peers through technical leadership, design reviews, and knowledge sharing
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills for cross-functional alignment and long-term documentation

Other facts

Visa sponsorship
Visa sponsorship not available
Tech stack
JavaScript,TypeScript,Node.js,React

About BuildOps

BuildOps is the only all-in-one management software built specifically for the modern commercial specialty contractor. Focusing on trade contractors, BuildOps combines service, project management, and more into a single SaaS platform.BuildOps enables subcontractors to run their entire business on one software solution that manages their invoicing & billing, scheduling, estimates, proposals, payments, workflows, custom forms, financial reporting, and more. Our industry leading cloud-based solution allows commercial service contractors to increase cash flow, boost profit margins, and impress their customers.Founded in 2018, privately held, and veteran-owned, BuildOps is backed by large institutional firms including Meritech Capital, Founders Fund, 01A, Next47 and other world-class institutional investors. Visit BuildOps.com to learn more.

Team size: 201-500
LinkedIn: Visit
Funding: $225.8M
Industry: Software Development
Founding Year: 2018
Last funding round: Series C

What you'll do

  • Influence multiple engineering groups as a technical lead or through exceptional technical and process contributions that enable teams to have greater impact
  • Use a deep understanding of company goals and strategy to guide technical investments across the organization
  • Extend your influence beyond engineering by effectively driving cross-functional changes that improve both product and engineering outcomes
  • Design and deliver systems that exemplify technical excellence and embody BuildOps’ engineering values
  • Leverage your understanding of industry trends to influence technical direction and foster innovation
  • Contribute to engineering-wide initiatives to enhance customer experience, system performance, operational excellence, productivity, learning, and knowledge sharing
  • Mentor senior engineers, directly impacting their technical growth and career development

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does BuildOps pay for a Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto)?

BuildOps offers a competitive compensation package for the Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto) role. The salary range is USD 240k - 300k per year, plus Competitive equity. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto) do at BuildOps?

As a Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto) at BuildOps, you will: influence multiple engineering groups as a technical lead or through exceptional technical and process contributions that enable teams to have greater impact; use a deep understanding of company goals and strategy to guide technical investments across the organization; extend your influence beyond engineering by effectively driving cross-functional changes that improve both product and engineering outcomes; and more.

Why join BuildOps as a Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto)?

BuildOps is a leading Software Development company. The Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto) role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto) position at BuildOps remote?

The Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto) position at BuildOps offers a hybrid work arrangement, with office presence required in Toronto, Canada. This combines the flexibility of remote work with in-person collaboration.

How do I apply for the Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto) position at BuildOps?

You can apply for the Principal Software Engineer (LA or Toronto) position at BuildOps directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about BuildOps on their website.