What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer position at Lumen Inc?
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
As a Principal Engineer on the Lumen Digital Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our development team through software architecture, ensuring adherence to coding standards, and implementing effective design patterns. Your expertise will be crucial in driving the technical direction of our projects and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
Location
This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.
The Main Responsibilities
Guide the development team in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures.
Establish and enforce coding standards to ensure high-quality code and consistency across the development team.
Advocate for and implement design patterns that promote code reusability, maintainability, and efficiency.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Oversee the technical aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities to improve our development processes and technologies.
What We Look For in a Candidate
12 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Principal Engineer or similar role, with a strong background in software development and architecture.
Expertise in coding standards, design patterns, and software architecture.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges :
149,084 - $198,779 in these states : AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
156,539 - $208,718 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
163,993 - $218,657 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
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Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and / or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
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Bonus Structure
Requisition # : 337246
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and / or motor vehicle reports and / or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page () . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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Application Deadline
03 / 13 / 2025
Salary : $149,084 - $198,779
