Principal Software Development Engineer

Immigration / Work Authorization Notice: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. iSpot is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. iSpot competes for the best talent. Our compensation packages consist of salary and equity in one of Seattle’s hottest start-ups, as well as other standard benefits. Most importantly, we provide a really interesting working experience, and the chance to contribute to the success of something great. As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you will be a hands-on leader and strategic thinker, setting the technical direction and driving the architecture and design of iSpot’s data measurement platform. This role requires a deep understanding of large-scale data processing, cloud-native architecture, and real-time analytics. You will collaborate closely with engineering, data science, product, and leadership teams to tackle complex challenges, improve scalability, and create solutions that push the boundaries of ad measurement. As a technical mentor, you will inspire and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical rigor. Specific Responsibilities Include : Technical Leadership and Architecture ● Define and implement a forward-looking technical vision for iSpot’s measurement and data processing platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance. ● Lead the design of core architecture to support real-time data ingestion, large-scale analytics, and seamless integration with partner ecosystems. ● Collaborate closely with engineering and product leaders to align technology strategy with iSpot’s business goals, especially as they relate to cross-platform ad measurement and data partnerships. Innovation and Problem Solving ● Identify and address complex technical challenges in high-volume data processing, cloud infrastructure, and data security, bringing innovative solutions to improve the platform. ● Drive experimen