Overview

The Team One C.O.R.E. Values

C = COLLABORATIVE

We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone.

O = OPTIMISM

Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible.

R = RESULTS-DRIVEN

Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake.

E = ENTREPRENEURIAL

Blow up the establishment. Shoot for the moon.

Job Summary:

The Principal Engineer is the most experienced hands-on engineer within the organization, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and leading technical efforts on the scrum team. This role involves taking responsibility for solving highly complex software engineering problems, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of technically sound solutions that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership and Expertise:

• Serve as the lead engineer on scrum teams, guiding technical discussions, decision making, and strategy implementation

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in various areas of software engineering, providing insights and solutions to complex technical challenges

• Develop and implement high-level technical strategies that enhance product functionality and performance

Complex Problem Solving:

• Hands-on involvement in designing, coding, and testing of software applications to address intricate and multifaceted engineering problems

• Ensure the integration of new technologies and methodologies to improve product quality and efficiency

• Conduct and oversee rigorous testing and debugging sessions to ensure software meets all functional and performance standards

Scrum and Project Management:

• Lead engineering teams in agile scrum settings, ensuring that development processes align with project goals and timelines

• Self-manage technical priorities, deadlines, and deliverables within the scrum framework

• Actively participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Mentorship and Team Development:

• Mentor junior engineers and team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning

• Pursue technical training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and capabilities

• Promote innovation and a collaborative team environment through effective leadership and example.

Quality Assurance and Documentation:

• Ensure that all engineering processes and solutions adhere to industry standards and best practices

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation for system architecture, design decisions, and coding standards.

• Take responsibility for code reviews, ensuring that coding practices followed are of the highest quality.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of handling complex projects and leading technical teams

• Expertise in modern programming languages, software development methodologies, and toolsets

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make critical decisions under pressure

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of motivating and guiding teams

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Advanced technical certifications are highly regarded.

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.