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GameStop · 1 week ago

Principal Software Engineer - Java

GameStop is a leading global retailer of video games, electronics, and gaming merchandise, committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest in gaming products. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop critical back-end systems related to payments, transactions, and customer rewards while collaborating with engineering leadership and other teams.

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Responsibilities

Help envision and set up a modern technology stack (cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, service-oriented architecture, etc.) to lay the foundation for robust system development
Architect, design, and build critical back-end systems, such as payments and transaction technologies
Work with a modern technology stack (cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, service-oriented architecture, etc.)
Be an advocate for engineering best practices
Mentor and coach other engineers

Qualification

JavaCloud infrastructureKubernetesCI/CDE-Commerce technologyTechnical leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

10+ years of software development experience, with 4+ years cloud experience
History of progression from Software Engineer up through technical leadership levels
Strong experience as an owner of major technical projects
Eagerness to solve complex technical problems
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred

Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD experience
Deep expertise in Java/Spring and/or modern front-end frameworks React/Vue/etc
Solid e-Commerce and/or Retail technology experience

Benefits

Incentive programs
Health benefits
Paid time off
401 (k)
Employee discount
Casual work environment
Bonus
Other incentives

Company

GameStop

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GameStop is a video games and entertainment software retailer operating thousands of retail stores.

H1B Sponsorship

GameStop has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (29)
2024 (7)
2023 (3)
2022 (49)
2021 (20)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.98B
Key Investors
RC Ventures
2025-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $2.7B
2025-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2024-05-24Post Ipo Equity· $933.4M

Leadership Team

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Charles Larkin
Vice President of Technology
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Javier Gomez-Cirlos
VP, Program Management
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