Code for America
Code for America is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to define technical standards and practices, driving reliable software delivery across multiple teams. This role involves solving ambiguous technical problems, setting technical direction, and mentoring senior engineers to improve the engineering discipline. The position requires deep expertise in system architecture, data modeling, and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on making public services more accessible and effective.
Headquarters
Oakland, California, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2009
Code for America is a nonprofit that partners with governments and communities across the U.S. to make public services more effective, equitable, and people-centered. For more than a decade they combine design, data, and technology with community-driven practices to break down barriers and deliver real-world solutions. They pilot, scale, and share tools and best practices to demonstrate that government can and should work well for everyone.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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