Job Summary:

Home Depot is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer specializing in Reliability Engineering to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable software systems that scale across our organization. This is a remote position, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be a key contributor in driving our infrastructures reliability, resiliency, and overall performance, ensuring seamless experiences for millions of customers and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and design high-availability, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems for Home Depots software infrastructure.
• Develop software solutions and engineering practices focused on improving reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement software solutions that align with business goals and customer needs.
• Monitor, diagnose, and improve system performance, uptime, and efficiency by creating automation, proactive monitoring tools, and alerts.
• Drive the adoption of industry best practices for reliability engineering across teams.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and influence engineering practices across the organization.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions.
• Manage and drive large projects, ensuring all milestones and goals are met on time and within scope.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in software engineering, with a focus on reliability engineering, DevOps, or site reliability engineering (SRE).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C++.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience implementing and managing continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Proficiency in monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic) and incident management platforms (e.g., PagerDuty).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with an ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across various teams and stakeholders.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Significant experience in managing large-scale, complex systems in a production environment.
• Proven track record in leading reliability initiatives, driving operational excellence, and reducing downtime.
• Prior experience in leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Hands-on experience in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Working Hours:

• This is a fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• The candidate will be expected to work in sync with the Home Depot engineering teams hours, typically from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, with some flexibility based on individual time zones.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Reliability Engineering Practices: In-depth knowledge of reliability best practices, including fault tolerance, high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity planning.
• Strong Technical Skills: Expertise in cloud computing, systems architecture, and the ability to write high-quality code that is robust and scalable.
• Leadership Abilities: Ability to lead technical teams and influence engineering practices and culture across the organization.
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to identify issues and provide innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Access to ongoing learning and training programs.
• Flexible work-life balance with the option to work remotely.
• Employee discounts on Home Depot products and services.

Why Join Home Depot:

At Home Depot, we are committed to providing a collaborative and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to do their best work. As a leader in the home improvement industry, we value talent, creativity, and a passion for technology. Joining our engineering team means being part of a company that is driving change in retail through technology. With opportunities to grow professionally, collaborate with talented engineers, and make a real impact, Home Depot is the perfect place for individuals who are looking to shape the future of commerce.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the Home Depot careers portal. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples or portfolio. Be sure to highlight your experience in reliability engineering and software systems, and demonstrate why you are a perfect fit for this senior leadership role. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team.

Apply today to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence!