Principal Software Engineer

Paddle, a leading Merchant of Record platform backed by major investors like KKR and FTV Capital, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive their technical vision and backend architecture. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, focusing on building scalable, reliable, and secure systems. The position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and involves shaping multi-year, cross-department initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep distributed systems expertise while maintaining a strategic mindset and customer empathy. You'll be responsible for defining architectural patterns, leading complex technical programs, and serving as a key decision-maker for high-stakes technical choices. The role emphasizes both technical leadership and mentorship, requiring exceptional communication skills to influence across all organizational levels.

Working at Paddle offers a unique opportunity to impact a platform serving over 5000 software sellers globally. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package including stock options, healthcare, and unlimited holidays. As a digital-first company, they offer flexible working arrangements across their global locations. The culture emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and respect, guided by their core values: Paddle for others, Paddle together, and Paddle simply.

This role is perfect for someone who can balance architectural expertise with business acumen, while championing engineering excellence and pragmatic simplicity. You'll have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a rapidly growing fintech company while working with a diverse, inclusive team committed to removing invisible barriers in the workplace.