Remote (Global)

Motion is hiring a Principal Software Engineer

About the Role

This role involves shaping the technical direction of the platform, driving architecture decisions, and mentoring engineers while ensuring systems are robust and future-proof.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of complex software systems
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical roadmaps
  • Drive adoption of best practices in code quality and system reliability
  • Mentor senior and junior engineers through code reviews and guidance
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies into existing platforms
  • Ensure scalability, performance, and security across services
  • Participate in high-level architectural planning sessions
  • Troubleshoot critical production issues and implement fixes
  • Work closely with data and infrastructure teams to optimize workflows
  • Define and enforce engineering standards across teams
  • Contribute to long-term technical vision and platform evolution
  • Support incident response and post-mortem analysis
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
  • Review system designs for maintainability and efficiency
  • Act as a technical liaison between engineering and leadership
  • Identify and mitigate technical debt proactively
  • Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging technologies
  • Ensure compliance with security and operational policies
  • Optimize deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes
  • Foster collaboration across distributed teams

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in computer science or related field
  • Experience in SaaS or enterprise software companies
  • Leadership experience in technical architecture roles
  • Exposure to machine learning systems or data-intensive applications
  • Contributions to industry conferences or publications
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance in software systems
  • Experience scaling engineering organizations
  • Familiarity with DevOps and SRE practices

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity offered

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility based on location

Team

Part of a growing engineering team focused on product innovation and technical excellence

What We Value

  • Technical excellence paired with practical decision-making
  • Ownership of projects from inception to impact
  • Clear communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning
  • Collaborative spirit and team-first mindset

Growth Opportunities

  • Opportunity to shape the future of the engineering organization
  • Direct influence on product direction and technical standards
  • Access to leadership forums and strategic planning sessions
  • Support for attending conferences and professional development

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
TypeScriptNode.jsReact.jsPostgreSQLAPI DevelopmentDistributed SystemsPerformance Optimization
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Motion
Motion builds automated project management software—an AI project manager that predicts project outcomes, coordinates tasks, and ensures no steps are missed. The company integrates tasks, projects, docs, meetings, calendars, and communication in one place to manage work done by both AI and people.
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Posted 10 months ago