Principal Software Engineer
liberty mutualPlano, TX
Principal Software Engineer
liberty mutualPlano, TXLead L6
Overview:
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will guide the modernization of Liberty Mutual’s Surety underwriting platforms, shaping technical direction across a global, multi-team environment. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and delivery partners to craft scalable, durable solutions using React, TypeScript, NestJS, and AWS. This hybrid role emphasizes leadership, architecture, and execution from concept to deployment, helping move from legacy systems to a modern, globally capable platform. You will mentor engineers and elevate technical quality while balancing near-term delivery with long-term health. Compensation / Benefits hybrid work model 20 days flexible time off comprehensive benefits professional development opportunities inclusive culture employee resource groups
Responsibilities:
Shape the technical direction for Surety underwriting modernization Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions with cross-functional teams Provide design guidance and standards for contractor-led delivery teams Offer architectural leadership for one or more engineering teams Lead design discussions and influence system-wide decisions Review decisions to improve quality, maintainability, and scalability Mentor engineers to raise the technical bar across teams
Key requirements:
Extensive software engineering experience with principal-level impact Strong experience designing scalable, maintainable systems Proven ability to lead technical discussions and drive design decisions Experience in agile environments and cross-functional collaboration Ability to coach engineers at multiple levels Experience with modernization efforts and complex enterprise systems (preferred) Eight or more years of software engineering experience Able to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities Communicative and collaborative Influence without authority Problem-solving in ambiguous environments React TypeScript NestJS
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Level
Lead L6
Location
Plano, TX
Occupation
Software Developers
Industry
Software Publishers
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