Principal Distributed System Engineer

Remote in Brazil

Advanced Software Engineering

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Brazil

We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Distributed System Engineer to join our team and lead the development of cutting-edge distributed systems.

In this role, you will drive technical solutions for complex challenges, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance across enterprise systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver impactful solutions while mentoring others and contributing to technical innovation. If you are passionate about distributed systems and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering teams to design and deliver scalable, production-ready solutions for complex distributed systems
Lead the creation of high-quality software, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding, architecture, and system design
Apply cross-domain expertise to solve technical challenges across areas such as cloud computing, DevOps, and data engineering
Architect and manage enterprise-scale systems, ensuring they align with business goals and scalability requirements
Work with stakeholders to identify technical problems and propose innovative solutions that drive business outcomes
Provide technical leadership in client engagements, consulting on strategies, architecture design, and problem resolution
Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise through workshops, internal sessions, and industry events
Stay updated on emerging technologies and integrate cutting-edge tools and methodologies into projects
Support presales initiatives by showcasing technical expertise and contributing to the strategic direction of client engagements
Drive innovation by introducing technologies, frameworks, and tools that enhance development processes and address technical challenges

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, developing and maintaining distributed systems
Minimum of 2 years leading teams of 5 or more in roles such as Architect, Manager, or Owner, including responsibility for technical direction and mentorship
Participation in at least 2 full project lifecycles or involvement in multiple projects across various phases of the development process
Deep expertise in at least one primary programming language (e.g., Java, Python, GoLang, C#), with proven ability to apply this knowledge across technical domains
Broad knowledge across disciplines, including cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), DevOps practices, data engineering, security, architecture design, and performance optimization
Strong ability to design and architect large-scale systems, including breaking down complex systems into scalable, maintainable components
Experience working across multiple tech stacks, with adaptability to quickly learn and utilize new technologies and frameworks
Proven focus on writing efficient, scalable, and production-ready code for enterprise systems
Familiarity with TRIZ or other frameworks for developing innovative technical solutions to challenging problems
Hands-on experience with deployment and management of systems on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Advanced English language proficiency (C1 level or higher), with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

Certifications in product management or similar fields to complement technical expertise
Experience contributing to open-source projects or participating in community-driven development initiatives
Familiarity with advanced distributed system concepts such as consensus algorithms, fault tolerance, and distributed data storage solutions

We offer/Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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