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Principal, IT Software Engineer 1

DIRECTV · El Segundo, California, US

The Principal, IT Software Engineer 1, is a technically seasoned individual contributor who serves as a lead engineer responsible for designing, developing,...

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The Principal, IT Software Engineer 1, is a technically seasoned individual contributor who serves as a lead engineer responsible for designing, developing, and delivering complex end-to-end software solutions. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and plays a critical part in shaping technical direction, driving best practices, and enabling the success of cross-functional teams. The Principal Engineer is a trusted technical voice within the organization, balancing hands-on development with leadership responsibilities that include mentoring junior engineers, facilitating architectural decisions, and contributing to both short-term sprint execution and longer-term program increment planning. This role is ideal for an engineer who is ready to expand their influence beyond individual delivery and take ownership of broader team and organizational outcomes. Here’s what you’ll do: Technical Design and Development - Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end software solutions that address complex business and technical requirements. - Lead architectural discussions and make informed technical decisions for assigned projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainabilit...