Principal Software Development Engineer

We are building safe, reliable, and highly customizable vehicles designed and manufactured in the United States, with a strong focus on re‑industrialization and empowering customers to personalize their experience. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every aspect of the product—people should have control over how their vehicles look, feel, and represent them. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to help lead software development within the electric vehicle domain. This role focuses heavily on defining and building the digital customer experience. You must be comfortable thriving in a fast‑paced startup environment where your work shapes the company’s direction and success. You should excel in ambiguity, move quickly, and drive clarity amid competing priorities. What You Will Do Lead the definition, design, architecture, implementation, and delivery of software systems Write and test system components; lead code reviews and design reviews Own end‑to‑end code quality, including system tests, functional tests, and integration Simplify complex problems using innovation, creativity, and strong judgment Collaborate with UX and product teams to create new solutions that put customers first Serve as a technical authority consulted on complex trade‑off decisions Communicate the business impact of technical decisions and make long‑term technology choices aligned with company goals Mentor engineers, support technical career development, and guide teams on advanced technical issues What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience 12+ years of professional software development experience 10+ years programming in at least one modern language (e.g., Java or C++) 10+ years in full‑stack mobile development (Android/iOS) or modern web applications and services, primarily using Java in Linux/Unix environments 10+ years contributing to architecture, design patterns, system reliability, and scalable system design 10+ years experience with the full software development lifecycle (coding standards, code reviews, source control, builds, testing, operations) 7+ years leading design or architecture for new and existing systems Why Join We operate with a strong sense of grit, determination, and attention to detail. The startup spirit—ingenuity, speed, and resourcefulness—drives our progress. Our culture values excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, grounded in principles: #J-18808-Ljbffr