IBM · 6 hours ago
Principal Engineer - HashiCorp Terraform Core Platform and Providers
Lowell, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffIBM Software is a team that transforms customer challenges into industry-leading solutions. The Principal Engineer for Terraform Core Platform and Providers will lead the architectural definition of major shifts in Terraform's core functionality and provide architectural guidance to multiple teams, ensuring the stability and performance of the platform.
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Responsibilities
Lead and own the delivery and architectural definition of major shifts in Terraform's core functionality, such as new language features, provider extensibility models, or cross-product standards. Drive new, ambiguous ideas for core performance improvements or architectural refactoring from concept to organizational buy-in
Serve as a deep domain expert on Terraform's internals, providing sustained, ongoing architectural guidance to multiple Core and Provider teams. Produce exemplary technical artifacts and RFCs that define the future of the Provider Protocol and Terraform's interaction model
Quickly analyze and rescue troubled projects related to core stability, state management bugs, or performance regressions under tight deadlines. Actively contribute hands-on when necessary, engaging in coding, detailed design reviews, and unsticking highly complex technical blockers within the Terraform CLI
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in software development, architecture, and distributed systems, with a proven track record of shipping complex, large-scale projects
Deep expertise in systems programming (e.g., Go), compiler design or language parsing (e.g., HCL), and low-level IaC concepts, including state management and distributed consensus patterns
Demonstrated ability to lead technical strategy, mentor senior engineers, and influence product and engineering leadership across multiple teams
Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, strategic roadmaps for both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Familiarity with HashiCorp/IBM products and services
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
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Funding
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