GoDaddy · 6 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
8+ years expGoDaddy is one of the world's largest online service providers, facing sophisticated security challenges at a massive scale. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop and maintain advanced software solutions that safeguard their ecosystem, leveraging AI and machine learning to protect against various security threats.
Domain RegistrarOnline PortalsWeb DevelopmentWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Join a team where you'll own critical security infrastructure from conception to production
You'll architect and build AI-enhanced microservices that defend against the full spectrum of security threats at global scale—from sophisticated malware, DDoS attacks, and emerging cyber threats
Working with AWS cloud technologies and modern development practices, you'll create intelligent detection and response systems that protect millions of customers
This role offers true end-to-end ownership—from system architecture through deployment and monitoring—while collaborating with some of the industry's brightest security and engineering minds
Qualification
Required
8+ years of working experience in large scale system architecting, design, development, testing, and release, including but not limited to, microservices in layers, database design, API design, performance tuning, telemetry design and analysis
3+ years of professional experience with Cloud Computing Platforms, such as AWS
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, GoLang, or Java
Familiarity with application performance monitoring tools such as ElasticAPM
Demonstrated experience of leading big initiatives spanning multiple teams and organizations and leveraging deep domain expertise to influence product roadmap
A strong understanding of security principles and best practices
Experience leading a project teams of engineers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
Benefits
Paid time off
Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
Bonus/incentive eligibility
Equity grants
Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
Competitive health benefits
Other family-friendly benefits including parental leave
Company
GoDaddy
GoDaddy is an internet domain registrar and web hosting company facilitating online businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.26BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.46B
2021-12-27Post Ipo Equity· $800M
2015-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Hong Bui
Vice President, Product Brands and New Solutions
Prashant Nedungadi
Vice President, Partners Commerce
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