Principal Architect, Software Engineering

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

StreetLight pioneered the use of Big Data analytics to shed light on how people, goods, and services move, empowering smarter, data-driven transportation decisions. The company applies proprietary machine-learning algorithms and data processing resources to measure travel patterns of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians that enable complex transportation problem solving using analytics available on SaaS platform, StreetLight InSight.

Acquired by Jacobs as a subsidiary in February 2022, StreetLight continues to provide innovative digital solutions to help communities reduce congestion, improve safe and equitable transportation, and maximize the positive impact of infrastructure investment.

StreetLight Data is seeking a Principal Software Architect to be part of our growing team. This is a key role that will be responsible for the overall technical architecture across the the StreetLight suite of products, and help ensure the continued success of our business.

This position reports to the Senior VP of Engineering.

Location StreetLight has a small hub of employees in the Vancouver area, as such this will be a loosely hybrid role with team collaboration sessions from time to time and availability to utilize our offices in Burnaby.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Oversee the architecture of the StreetLight suite of products, and ensure good design, performance and scalability
• Data Management Define and evolve the company’s data management strategy, including data lakes, warehousing and real-time streaming
• Technical Leadership Mentor engineering teams, establish coding and design standards, and guide architectural decisions across projects
• Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Product Management and related teams to align technical solutions with business goals
• Innovation & R&D Prototype and evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks, and incorporate them appropriately into the product roadmap
• Governance & Security Ensure data privacy, compliance, and security best practices are embedded in all architectural decisions.
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• BS / MS in Computer Science, or a related discipline from a top university
• 20+ years of experience developing enterprise-grade software products, with 10+ years in a technical lead / architecture role
• Proven track record of building large-scale systems, and maintaining them for functionality, scalability and performance over time
• Experience in at least three of the following three-tier architectures, data processing pipelines, real-time systems, and cloud platforms
• Strong proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, Go) and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, BigQuery)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation package, including performance-based incentives tied to product growth and revenue
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• A culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and impact
  
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to meet with dispersed team, attend customer feedback sessions and industry conferences
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

200,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

225,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $200,000.00 to $225,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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