Principal Engineer at Altered State Machine

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach other Developers across the team, sharing your expertise while also learning from their perspectives to foster collective growth.
• Act as a hands-on Software Developer when needed, demonstrating the ability to write clean, scalable, and maintainable code that meets high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, agile teams to understand and refine functional requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Partner with engineering leaders from other teams to unblock technical roadblocks impacting delivery timelines and maintain consistent code quality across the organization.
• Lead technical discussions and decisions within the team, advocating for best practices in software development and architecture while contributing to process improvements.
• Champion the adoption of modern development methodologies and tools to enhance productivity, reduce technical debt, and improve system performance.
• Support management in recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating employee performance, ensuring the team maintains high technical capabilities and cultural alignment.
• Actively participate in shaping the technical landscape of the open metaverse, identifying opportunities for innovation and implementing scalable solutions.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Principal Engineer or Technical Architect in complex software systems, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Deep technical expertise in full-stack development, cloud computing, and distributed systems architecture, with hands-on experience in multiple programming languages and frameworks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value and guide cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong leadership abilities, including the capacity to mentor junior engineers, lead code reviews, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Experience working in agile environments, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing requirements and deliver results within iterative cycles.
• Ability to think strategically about technical challenges, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term architectural vision and scalability.
• Proven success in driving innovation, whether through new technologies, process improvements, or creative problem-solving approaches.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify system bottlenecks, optimize performance, and ensure robustness in complex environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust, resolve conflicts, and create a collaborative team environment that prioritizes excellence and accountability.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to team goals, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in modern development practices including CI/CD, DevOps, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed system design principles for building scalable, resilient architectures.
• Knowledge of blockchain technologies and decentralized systems for enabling secure, transparent, and community-driven solutions.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and API development for creating modular, maintainable systems.
• Ability to implement and maintain robust security protocols, ensuring data protection and compliance with industry standards.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques, including database optimization, caching strategies, and load balancing solutions.
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows for managing complex codebases.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in the metaverse space, including AR/VR integration, spatial computing, and immersive experiences.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for both developers and stakeholders.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance processes to ensure reliable and bug-free software delivery.