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IBM · 3 hours ago

Principal Software Engineer, HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff

IBM is a leading company in AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer for HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise. This role involves providing technical leadership in the architecture and scaling of the Terraform platform, addressing challenges related to security, compliance, and multi-tenancy.

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Responsibilities

Lead and own the delivery and architectural definition of the platform's most critical systems, such as the remote state backend, large-scale plan/apply execution, and policy enforcement engines
Drive new, ambiguous ideas for enterprise-level features like advanced security controls or multi-region architecture
Serve as a deep domain expert, providing sustained, ongoing architectural guidance to the TFE/TFC product teams on distributed systems, data security, and multi-tenant isolation
Conduct high-impact, focused consultations on integration with enterprise identity and access management (IAM) systems
Quickly analyze and rescue troubled projects or production incidents related to platform availability, performance under load, or complex system integrations
Actively contribute hands-on when necessary, engaging in detailed design reviews and coding tasks that unstick critical delivery blockers for the enterprise platform

Qualification

Distributed systemsMulti-tenant systemsCloud infrastructureSecurity best practicesDatabase scalingTechnical leadershipHashiCorp/IBM ProductsProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

Extensive experience in software development, architecture, and distributed systems, with a proven track record of shipping complex, large-scale SaaS or on-premise cloud infrastructure management platforms
Deep expertise in building and operating highly available, multi-tenant systems, including cloud infrastructure, security best practices, networking, and database scaling
Demonstrated ability to lead technical strategy, mentor senior engineers, and influence product and engineering leadership across multiple teams
High-judgment and pragmatic approach to solving ambiguous, high-risk operational and security-related problems under tight deadlines

Preferred

Familiarity with HashiCorp/IBM Products and Services

Company

IBM

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IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
dateFounded in 1911
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people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

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Public Company
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Leadership Team

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Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
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Alex Yang
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