At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical strategy and architecture for scalable SaaS products.
- Company: Auxo, a dynamic company focused on innovative SaaS solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a fast-paced team where your ideas can make a real impact.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software engineering with strong leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Auxo is hiring a Principal Engineering Lead for a company building a portfolio of SaaS products and platforms at scale. You’ll work closely with the Head of Product & Technology to shape technical direction across multiple teams. This is a high-impact IC role where you’ll influence architecture, raise engineering standards, and ensure systems are built to scale as the company grows. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys thinking at a system level, challenging decisions, and helping teams move faster without compromising quality.
What You’ll Do
- Define and evolve technical strategy across multiple product teams
- Review and influence architecture decisions to ensure scalability and consistency
- Lead architecture discussions and participate in design reviews across the organization
- Drive improvements in engineering standards, design patterns, and code quality
- Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and improve system performance
- Improve developer productivity through tooling, automation, and better workflows
- Support teams in making strong technical decisions and tradeoffs
- Partner with product to assess feasibility and shape technical roadmaps
- Mentor engineers and tech leads on system design and architectural thinking
- Act as a bridge between product and engineering to align business and technical goals
Who You Are
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering
- 3+ years in a senior technical leadership or architecture role
- Strong experience designing and scaling distributed cloud systems
- Deep understanding of modern architectures, APIs, and system design
- Experience working in SaaS or product-driven environments
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD, testing, and engineering best practices
- Hands-on enough to challenge technical decisions and guide teams
- Experience mentoring engineers and influencing without direct authority
- Strong communicator who can simplify complex technical concepts
- Comfortable operating in environments with multiple teams and stakeholders
Lead Principal Software Engineer in Winnipeg employer: Auxo | Growth Partner
Auxo is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the AI space, particularly in Calgary's vibrant tech scene. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional growth, employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work while collaborating in a culture that values simplicity and high-quality engineering. The opportunity to shape innovative automation products from the ground up, combined with competitive compensation and a supportive team environment, makes Auxo a rewarding place to advance your career.
