Principal Software Developer

We're looking for a Principal Developer to help us drive the advancement of our product's architecture, reliability, performance, and security. You'll be working on complex technical problems across our entire software stack, while actively searching for solutions that will empower all our teams to iterate faster. In line with Hootsuite's distributed workforce strategy, our flexible work arrangement allows for remote work or a hybrid model. This role is open to applicants located in British Columbia, Alberta, or Ontario. In this role, you will report to the VP, Software Development.

As a Principal Software Developer at Hootsuite, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the technical direction of our social media management platform. You'll lead the design and implementation of large-scale technical projects that span multiple teams and products, ensuring that our architecture evolves to meet the growing demands of our customers.

Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining and improving the reliability, performance, and security of our software stack. You'll work closely with the Technical Architecture Group to develop and implement a long-term, unified architecture that aligns with our product and technology visions.

One of your key responsibilities will be to mentor and coach Senior and Staff Developers across Hootsuite, helping to grow the capacity and experience of our engineering team. You'll also conduct research and analysis on new technologies that could benefit our development process and product offerings.

As a technical leader, you'll collaborate with various departments, including Product, Design, Ops, and Program Management, to solve complex business problems and connect long-term technical opportunities to business needs. Your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization will be essential.

We're looking for someone who is tenacious, curious, and humble, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment and be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

At Hootsuite, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and empowered to do their best work. Our six guiding principles - Step Up, One Team, Customer Obsessed, Go Fast Be Agile, Play to Win, and Neighbours & Allies - shape our culture and guide our decision-making process.

If you're passionate about technology, love solving complex problems, and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of social media management, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Hootsuite and help us empower our customers to turn messages into meaningful relationships, conversations into customers, and social media into social marketing.