Hertz · 1 month ago
Principal Full Stack Developer - TNC
Hertz is integrating its vehicles with the world’s largest ride-sharing platforms through its TNC team. The Principal Full Stack Developer will provide technical leadership, define system architecture, and mentor engineers while driving the delivery of complex projects that impact mobility at scale.
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Responsibilities
Define and evolve architecture for our backend and full stack TNC systems, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term maintainability
Partner with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to set technical direction, roadmap, and priorities for major initiatives and platform investments
Lead development and delivery of the most complex and high-impact projects, often spanning multiple teams and systems
Mentor, inspire, and coach engineers at all levels; foster a culture of technical rigor, innovation, and inclusive collaboration
Author and review key technical documents, drive adoption of best practices, and proactively identify opportunities to raise the engineering bar
Represent the TNC team in technical discussions with stakeholders, partners, and vendors, advocating for scalable and sustainable solutions
Lead incident response for critical issues, conduct deep technical investigations, and drive initiatives to improve observability and reliability
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies; assess and introduce new tools, frameworks, or architectural patterns where appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated experience at the principal/staff level shaping system architecture and technical direction
Mastery in at least one modern backend language (Java, C++, Python, or Go); proven ability to architect and scale distributed systems and microservices
Experience mentoring or leading teams building modern web applications (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)
Deep understanding of large-scale distributed systems, database design (SQL/NoSQL), data flows, and API performance/reliability
Advanced experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization, infrastructure-as-code, and robust DevOps practices
Experience providing technical leadership to multiple teams; ability to influence without direct authority
Exceptional communication, cross-functional partnership, and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated history of technical innovation, driving adoption of new technologies, and mentoring engineers to achieve career growth
Preferred
Deep experience in mobility, ridesharing, telematics, or integrating large-scale third-party platforms
Benefits
Up to 40% off any standard Hertz Rental
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
Company
Hertz
Hertz is an airport general use car rental company.
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Funding
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$2.86B2025-09-25Post Ipo Debt· $375M
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $985M
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
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