or apply directly on Stable Kernel's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Stable Kernel's roles stay open a median of 16 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Stable Kernel's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Stable Kernel
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 15 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 Stable Kernel's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Stable Kernel.
About this role
The Contract Principal Software Engineer at Stable Kernel will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of innovative software solutions for clients. This role involves collaborating with engineers and product teams, influencing product roadmaps, and ensuring code quality while mentoring others. The engineer will also tackle complex problems, drive improvements in customer experiences, and establish best practices across the organization.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 Stable Kernel as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of backend development experience
- Deep expertise in one or more backend programming languages
- Experience architecting and delivering scalable, resilient, production-grade distributed systems
- Strong instinct for finding the right questions before building solutions
- Proven track record of delivering and evolving production systems across diverse technical stacks
- Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of AI-assisted engineering tooling
- Experience with CI/CD and platform engineering
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code practices
- Knowledge of observability and telemetry tools
- Curiosity about emerging engineering practices
What you get
- Minimum base compensation of $95
- Hybrid work model allowing flexibility in work location
- Minimal travel associated with the role
Worth weighing
- Contract position may imply less job security than permanent roles
- No sponsorship for employment visas available
- Company emphasizes a strong culture aligned with specific values, which candidates must be willing to embrace
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Listed by Stable Kernel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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