What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Software Engineer position at PennyMac?
PENNYMAC
Pennymac (NYSE : PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.
At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.
A Typical Day
The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for owning technical design and understanding the tradeoffs in software products. As the Principal Software Engineer , you will diagnose, document, and troubleshoot systems to resolve problems identified through testing, as well as implement strategies to improve integration and efficiency.
The Principal Software Engineer will :
Debug and solve product wide complex issues by translating business problems into technical solutions
Master knowledge in major parts of the product line technology stack and maintains technical ownership of significant components of its code base
Identify and solve systemic architectural problems at the subproduct or team level
Collaborate across teams and build systems to address architectural gaps, and establish, contribute to, and drive best practices across teams
Demonstrate sustained track record of creating improvements in subproducts or systems around stability, performance, and scalability
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (IS), Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering (CE), Informatics, or Software Engineering (SE) preferred
7 years of experience in developing software
Strong knowledge of Agile Methodologies, such as Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum, and LEAN
Previous experience in Javascript / Typescript, Python, SQL, and / or Database development experience is preferred
Proficient-level technical knowledge in AWS
Ability to design fault-tolerant, scalable and decoupled software solutions
Keep up with the latest technology platforms, tools and techniques with our software and data architects to provide the most comprehensive and advanced solutions
Why You Should Join
As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values : to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do.
Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
Benefits That Bring It Home : Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include :
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships
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Compensation : Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below :
Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role
Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and / or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.
Salary
90,000 - $150,000
Work Model
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Salary : $90,000 - $150,000
