Carefeed
Technology
PrincipalEngineer
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“Principal Engineer at Carefeed. Skills: System architecture, Technical leadership, Mentorship. Own architectural decisions. Drive technical vision”
Industry & Context.
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years software engineering experience, Expertise in backend development, Expertise in full-stack development, Proven success designing large-scale systems, Proven success implementing large-scale systems, Proven success leading high-impact projects, Deep knowledge of modern software practices, Knowledge of continuous deployment, Knowledge of software testing, 3+ years engineering management experience, Experience as technical lead, Experience as people manager, Understanding of AWS, Ability to coach teams on modern infrastructure, Experience working with distributed systems, Comfortable leading in hybrid environment
Nice to Have
Experience scaling teams, Experience modernizing engineering practices, Experience driving technical excellence, Experience with similar cloud platforms
What You'll Do.
Own architectural decisions
Drive technical vision
Write production-ready code
Participate in code reviews
Ensure best practices in testing
Ensure best practices in CI/CD
Ensure best practices in deployment
Coach team members on software design
Coach team members on testing
Coach team members on operation
Design scalable systems
Design secure systems
Design resilient systems
Provide guidance on technical challenges
Provide guidance on career development
Evaluate new technologies
Evaluate new frameworks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Hybrid environment
Full Job Description
About Us: Carefeed is an all-in-one operations platform to help senior living and long-term care communities simplify their daily operations. By replacing paperwork, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools with an easy-to-use solution, Carefeed saves time, reduces stress, and ensures residents, families, and staff stay informed and connected. Seamlessly integrating with EHRs and HR systems, Carefeed works alongside the tools providers already use—so they can keep everything running smoothly without extra hassle. With transparent pricing, personalized support, and scalable features, Carefeed serves over 1,600 communities, helping staff spend less time on tedious tasks and more time providing great care, keeping families in the loop, and running their communities with confidence. At Carefeed, we help senior living and long-term care teams lighten their workload, stay organized, and focus on what matters—caring for residents and supporting families. For more information, visit www.carefeed.com. About the Role: Carefeed is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our growing software engineering team. As one of the most senior technical leaders in the company, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our systems and strategy while remaining highly hands-on. You’ll lead the design and implementation of major projects, influence key architectural decisions, and may manage up to three engineers. Our engineering team is preparing for significant growth, and we’re looking for someone who can help guide that journey. If you have experience scaling teams, modernizing engineering practices, and driving technical excellence, we’d love to connect. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Own major architectural decisions and drive the long-term technical vision of our product. Hands-On Development: Write high-quality, production-ready code; participate in code reviews; ensure best practices in testing, CI/CD, and deployment. Drive transformation: Coach existing team members on best practic
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