Principal Software Engineer (Front End)
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Posted on Apr 8, 2026
Principal Software Engineer (Front End)
Remote
$166,000 - $248,000 a year - Full-time
Job details
Pay
- $166,000 - $248,000 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Work setting
- In-person
Encouraged to apply
- Military encouraged
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
Full job description
Our Mission
As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.
(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2025)
Day to Day
Jobs Experience owns the experience around the lifecycle of job content on Indeed.com - from the onboarding experience that brings new employers into the Indeed ecosystem, to the moment an employer creates or edits a posting, to the systems that manage and surface jobs across the platform. The scope is broad and the stakes are high: the systems we build directly affect whether the right jobs reach the right job seekers, and whether employers trust Indeed as the place to hire.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across multiple teams - defining northstar architecture, guiding engineers through complex technical challenges, and leading the research and investigations that shape our biggest areas of investment. This role combines deep technical expertise with the ability to operate at a strategic level alongside product and engineering leadership to drive vision, set goals, and build the future of Indeed.
Responsibilities
- Own the design and evolution of shared platforms, frameworks, or services that support multiple teams or product areas.
- Provide architectural guidance and direct technical leadership for complex initiatives spanning teams or organizations.
- Evaluate, experiment with, and guide adoption of emerging technologies to improve scalability, efficiency, reliability, or developer productivity.
- Balance technical innovation with operational excellence, including cost, performance, security, and reliability considerations.
- Mentor and influence engineers across disciplines, supporting technical excellence and long-term growth.
- Partner closely with product managers and business partners to align technical strategy with business goals.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills/Competencies
- Requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience
- Expert-level proficiency with React, including deep knowledge of rendering behavior, component architecture, and performance patterns in large-scale production applications.
- Deep expertise in modern frontend architecture, including component design systems, state management patterns, and performance optimization at scale.
- Proficiency with frontend observability - measuring and improving Core Web Vitals, rendering performance, and client-side error monitoring.
- Experience building and scaling design system infrastructure shared across multiple product teams.
- Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems, service-oriented architectures, and APIs at scale.
- Experience evaluating or working with emerging technologies and integrating them into production systems.
- Sense of ownership and accountability as a technical leader, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and business contexts.
Salary Range Transparency
Tier 1 - United States of America 166,000 - 248,000 USD per year
Tier 2 - United States of America 183,000 - 275,000 USD per year
Tier 3 - United States of America 202,000 - 304,000 USD per year
Tier 4 - N/A
Tier 5 - United States of America 230,000 - 346,000 USD per year
Salary Range Disclaimer
The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site (https://www.indeed.com/careers/paytiers), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.
Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing
We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at https://www.indeed.com/careers/benefits!
Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement
Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.
Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please visit https://www.indeed.com/careers/accommodations. If you are requesting accommodation for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance of your interview.
For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page (https://www.indeed.com/careers).
Inclusion & Belonging
Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.
We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.
Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.
Indeed’s Employee Recruiting Privacy Policy
Like other employers Indeed uses our own technologies to help us find and attract top talent from around the world. In addition to our site’s user and privacy policy found at https://www.indeed.com/legal, we also want to make you aware of our recruitment specific privacy policy found at https://www.indeed.com/legal/indeed-jobs.
Agency Disclaimer
Indeed does not pay placement fees for unsolicited resumes or referrals from non-candidates, including search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies (each individually, an "Agency"), subject to local laws. An Agency seeking a placement fee must obtain advance written approval from Indeed's internal Talent Acquisition team and execute a fee agreement with Indeed for each job opening before making a referral or submitting a resume for that opening.
AI Notice
AI Notice
Indeed is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout our hiring process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this position by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
Unless otherwise notified, Indeed does not use AI constituting an AEDT or an ADMT as those tools are defined in applicable laws.
The deadline to apply to this position is 4/15/2026. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team’s discretion based on applicant volume.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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