Principal Software Engineer

Company Description - When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in the global education space. - For more than 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness across all subject areas and assessment types. - Turnitin products are used by educational institutions and certification and licensing programs to uphold integrity and increase learning performance, and by students and professionals to do their best, original work. - Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. - Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education. - Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines. Job Description - We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Shared Services team and help shape the technical direction of core platform capabilities used across Turnitin products. - This is a highly influential individual contributor role for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in backend development, cloud-native architectures, and large-scale distributed systems. - You will partner with engineering leaders, architects, and product teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that support millions of users worldwide. What You'll Do - Lead the design and development of shared backend services and platform capabilities. - Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy across multiple teams. - Build scalable, highly available cloud-native solutions using Java and AWS technologies. - Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence throughout the organization. - Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges. - Champion best practices in software quality, performance, reliability, and security.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For - Significant experience building and operating large-scale backend systems. - Strong expertise in Java and modern cloud technologies. - Experience with AWS serverless services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, and EventBridge, as well as Kubernetes (K8s) and related cloud-native technologies. - Experience with CI/CD tools, including build, deployment, and test automation. - Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, scalability, and software architecture. - Experience influencing technical direction and leading complex engineering initiatives. - Excellent collaboration and communication skills within distributed teams. - Passion for mentoring and supporting the growth of other engineers. Nice to Have - Experience with AI/ML technologies. - Experience in SaaS or EdTech environments. - Familiarity with modern frontend technologies such as React. Additional Information - The expected annual base salary range for this position is PLN 308,025/year to PLN 513,375/year. - This position is bonus eligible. - Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if extended, and is determined by work location and a range of other relevant factors, including but not limited to: experience, skills, degrees, licensures, certifications, and other job-related factors. - Internal equity, market and organizational factors are also considered. Total Rewards @ Turnitin - At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work. - Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. - You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates. - In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life’s challenges. - You’ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our Mission and Values - Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes. - Our Values underpin everything we do. - Customer Centric: Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do. - Passion for Learning: We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe. - Integrity: Integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin—it is the core of our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors. - Action & Ownership: We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when it’s hard. - One Team: We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others’ successes. - Global Mindset: We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The work we do has an impact on the world. Global Benefits - Remote First Culture - Health Care Coverage - Education Reimbursement - Competitive Paid Time Off - Self-Care Days - National Holidays 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed - Paid Volunteer Time Off - Charitable Contribution Match - Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement - Access to Employee Assistance Program (mental health platform) - Parental Leave - Retirement Plan with match/contribution Seeing Beyond the Job Ad - At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. - We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. - If you’re willing to learn and unleash your potential alongside us, join our team! - Turnitin, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer- vets/disabled. #LI-AP1