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Principal Engineer Upwork. Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.. Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.. Our mission at Upwork is to create economic opportunities so people have better lives has taken us so much further. Towards this mission, Upwork Payments teams play a central role. . The payments team plays a critical role in this mission by building services and experiences that enable Upwork clients and freelancers to transact on our platform with convenience. . As a Principal Engineer at Upwork, you will work at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and Business Teams to define next generation Payments platform with a focus on scale and performance. The principal software engineer’s responsibilities include building the software design for complex highly scaled systems and ensuring it meets the quality standards of the company. You should also be able to technically mentor, guide, and train other engineers.. Your Responsibilities:. Build the next-generation architecture and design for large-scale, multi-tier systems, applications, and services at Upwork.. Understand business requirements from internal/external and technical/non-technical stakeholders. Convey these business requirements into technical specifications and design to build scalable, faster technical solutions and systems. Perform as a technical lead throughout the software development life cycle including requirement understanding, analysis, scoping, design, implementation, and testing.. Understand s strategies, standards, and guidelines for the Data Analytics and Solutions team. Collaborate with source system owners on standards for structured and semistructured data tracking in their systems to meet data analytics needs in the data lake.. As a principal engineer, you would drive, shape, and influence the definition and vision of the Upwork payments platform and other connected systems.. What it Takes to Catch our Eye:. Hands-on experience in building large highly complex cross-functional systems and architecture solutions for a marketplace business model.. Proven experience in software development methodology and building complex web systems.. Ability to lead multiple technical programs in defining system design and solutions in a fast pace highly ambiguous environment.. The annual base salary for this position in California and Washington ranges from $170,000 - $270,000. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position in California and Washington, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program. Come change how the world works.. At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals.  While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also support hiring of corporate full-time employees in 19 states in the United States. Please speak with a member of our recruitment team to determine whether you are located in a state in which we are hiring corporate full-time employees. . At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence. Our overarching mission is to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster an environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, nurturing personal and professional growth through development opportunities, mentorship programs, and participation in Upwork Belonging Communities.. We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. To explore these benefits in detail, as well as gain insights into our company values, working principles, and the overall employee experience, we invite you to visit our Life at Upwork page.. Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.