Remote Principal Software Engineer

Description:

• SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company focused on transforming the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector.
• The company aims to build a next-generation drug acquisition platform using cutting-edge technology and innovative cost-saving tools.
• Principal Engineers at SmithRx are both visionary leaders and hands-on builders, tackling challenging problems and driving innovation in healthcare.
• The role requires maintaining a startup mentality and pushing boundaries to pioneer new solutions in pharmacy benefits.
• Principal Engineers should possess strong technical judgment and influential communication skills to facilitate critical design discussions.
• The ideal candidate will act as a key technical advisor to Directors, VPs, and C-Suite, providing architectural guidance and technical direction.
• Applicants must be based in specific states including Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 12+ years of professional software development experience with an advanced degree or 15+ years with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms is required.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team is essential.
• Candidates should have experience owning tech strategy, end-to-end delivery, and partnering with senior leadership.
• Experience in designing and building large-scale systems in a multi-tiered, distributed environment is necessary.

Benefits:

• SmithRx offers highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance along with AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Benefits are provided.
• A 401(k) Retirement Savings Program is available for employees.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits are included.
• Employees enjoy discretionary paid time off and 12 paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits and commuter benefits are offered.
• Paid parental leave benefits are available.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided.
• The office locations feature a well-stocked kitchen.
• Professional development and training opportunities are available for employees.