Principal Software Engineer

At Enable, we are transforming the supply chain with our cutting-edge rebate management software. We see rebates as a strategic advantage, strengthening partnerships, driving smarter decisions, and unlocking significant value across the entire supply chain – from manufacturers to consumers.

After securing $276M in Series A-D funding, we are positioned for continued, significant growth. Since the launch of our flagship product in 2016, we have been rapidly scaling our client base, product offerings, and built a team of top-tier talent committed to reshaping the industry.

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Job Summary

As a Principal Software Engineer – Architecture at Enable, you will define and drive the technical direction of our platform at an organizational level. You will serve as one of the core architects for complex, large-scale systems, ensuring the integrity, scalability, and maintainability of our platform. This role involves collaborating across teams to address high-level design challenges, setting architectural standards, and ensuring technical excellence across the engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

- Define and own the overarching architecture for the Enable platform, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.

- Set technical standards, establish best practices, and lead the adoption of architectural principles across teams.

- Act as the top technical authority for resolving architectural and design challenges.

Strategic Planning:

- Drive the technology roadmap for the platform, incorporating scalability, security, and performance as core priorities.

- Identify future trends and technologies, positioning Enable for long-term success.

- Partner with senior leadership to translate business objectives into an actionable technical vision.

System Design and Architecture:

- Lead the design of distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, ensuring resiliency, security, fault-tolerance, and efficiency.

- Architect solutions to handle complex data processing and storage requirements, focusing on high availability and low latency.

- Oversee the decomposition of monolithic systems into modular, service-oriented architectures where appropriate.

Cross-Team Collaboration:

- Collaborate with product management, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to define and refine architectural designs.

- Guide cross-functional teams through complex technical projects, ensuring smooth implementation.

- Serve as a mentor and resource for engineers at all levels, fostering technical excellence across the organization.

Innovation and Optimization:

- Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies to enhance platform capabilities and efficiency.

- Proactively identify areas of technical debt or inefficiencies, driving initiatives for improvement.

- Champion automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and DevOps best practices.

Governance and Quality Assurance:

- Ensure architectural compliance with industry standards, regulations, and security best practices.

- Conduct rigorous architectural reviews and audits to maintain high-quality outcomes.

- Establish metrics and monitoring systems to track architectural health and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a senior architecture-focused role.
• Expertise in designing and building scalable, distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
• Deep knowledge of architectural patterns, system design principles, and emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, modern frameworks, and development tools.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale architectural transformations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization, microservices, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with big data technologies, real-time processing, and enterprise-level databases is a strong plus.

Total Rewards:

At Enable, we’re committed to helping all Enablees grow. During the interview process, we assess your level based on experience, expertise, and role scope, aligning it with our compensation bands. Starting pay is determined by factors like location, skills, experience, market conditions, and internal parity.

Salary/TCC is just one component of Enable’s total rewards package. Enable is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Enablees and their families. Our benefits and perks include, but are not limited to: 

Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to relax and recharge 

Wellness Benefit: Quarterly incentive dedicated to improving your health and well-being 

Comprehensive Insurance: Health and life coverage for you and your family 

Retirement Plan: Build your future with our retirement savings plan 

Lucrative Bonus Plan: Enjoy a rewarding bonus structure subject to company or individual performance 

Equity Program: Benefit from our equity program with additional options tied to tenure and performance 

Career Growth: Explore new opportunities with our internal mobility program 

Additional Perks:

According to LinkedIn's Gender Insights Report, women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men, despite similar job search behaviors. At Enable, we’re committed to closing this gap by encouraging women and underrepresented groups to apply, even if they don’t meet all qualifications.

Enable is an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace that values diversity. We provide fair, discrimination-free employment, ensuring a harassment-free environment with equitable treatment.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or in the role, please let us know.