or apply directly on DEPT®'s site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days DEPT®'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 10% of DEPT®'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DEPT®
- low 0 stale, 15 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 374 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DEPT®'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DEPT®.
About this role
As a Principal Software Engineer at DEPT®, you will lead the architectural design of complex backend systems, taking projects from inception to launch with minimal oversight. Your role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high code quality while utilizing cutting-edge technologies. You will also act as a technical consultant to clients, translating technical concepts into actionable requirements for diverse audiences.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DEPT® as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years writing software used by lots of people in the real world
- 3+ years developing in Python, with deep expertise across multiple technical stacks
- Expert-level knowledge of backend architecture, API design, and system design patterns, including microservices and serverless
- Familiarity with agent development, plus working knowledge of LLM concepts
- Proven experience using GenAI productivity tools in real development workflows
- Proven experience integrating APIs and other systems into end-user facing applications
Nice to have
- Experience with an agent development framework, especially Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK)
- Angular experience
- Prior experience in a digital agency or high-growth environment leading cross-functional teams
- People management experience
- Hands-on experience architecting microservices and distributed systems
What you get
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k plan, plus matching
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work policies beyond the location flexibility
- Salary range provided, but based on various factors and may vary widely
- Emphasis on high expectations for code quality and collaboration, which may indicate a demanding work environment
Summarised from DEPT®'s posting. Read the full original.
Listed by DEPT® on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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