Principal Software Engineer, BackendDormont Manufacturing Company • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Principal Software Engineer, Backend
Dormont Manufacturing Company
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
About
As a Principal Software Engineer at CMT on the Trip Processing team, you will be responsible for collaboratively delivering technical solutions to the heart of our state‑of‑the‑art telematics pipeline. You will work closely with product and research teams to design, develop, and execute new features and improvements, mentor junior engineers, and continuously improve our codebase. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining high standards of software quality to meet the needs of our insurer customers.
CMT is looking for a collaborative, customer‑committed, and creative Principal Software Engineer II, Backend who wants to join us in making roads safer by making drivers better!
Responsibilities
Participate throughout the planning process, collaborating with product managers, data scientists, and fellow engineers to balance technical feasibility with customer needs
Implement and enhance solutions for telematics insights enabled by our processing pipelines
Identify and measure key production performance metrics, ensuring scalability and efficiency
Design, implement, and maintain automated tests for telematics solutions, ensuring safe delivery of features and fixes
Ensure high bar for quality within our sphere of influence
Provide expert guidance on cloud software architecture
Keep the codebase healthy amidst increasing complexity
Mentor junior engineers as needed
Complete any additional tasks as they arise
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience and/or certification in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
9+ years of relevant professional experience
Proven experience with development at scale
Fluency in at least one programming language with ability to learn
Python, optionally C++
Experience with continuous deployment and test‑driven development (TDD)
Experience with relational database (RDBMS) schema design
Comfortable with AWS or similar services
EC2, S3, Lambda, SNS, SQS, RDS (PostgreSQL), Dynamo
Terraform, Terragrunt
Knowledgeable of containerization technologies (specifically Docker)
Compensation and Benefits
Fair and competitive salary based on skills and experience, and annual performance bonus
Equity may be awarded in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, matching 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability and parental leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days and public holidays
Flexible scheduling and work‑from‑home policy depending on role and responsibilities
Base Salary Range
The base salary range for this position is: $167,200 to $209,000. This range is specifically for Cambridge, MA
Additional Perks
Feel great working to improve road safety around the world!
Join one of our many employee resource groups including Black, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Women, Book Club and Health & Wellness
Extensive wellness, education and employee assistance programs
CMT will do all that is possible to support our employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment for all!
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At CMT, we believe the best ideas come from a mix of backgrounds and perspectives.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace and culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique talents and perspectives. Diversity is essential to our success, and we actively seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability state.
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Languages
- English
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