Principal Software Engineer

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At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.

This is a remote position, so you’ll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.  

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.

Join Our Team

GoDaddy, one of the world's largest online service providers, faces sophisticated security challenges at a massive scale—fraud, abuse, malware threats, DDoS attacks, data breaches, phishing campaigns, bot attacks, and hosting security risks. The Information Security Software Engineering (ISE) Group is responsible for developing and maintaining advanced software solutions that safeguard GoDaddy's ecosystem, leveraging AI and machine learning to stay ahead of evolving threats. We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer who shares our vision of empowering businesses to thrive online with the assurance of cutting-edge security.

What you'll get to do...

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. Our mission is clear: deliver security solutions that not only protect digital assets but also support a culture of innovation, aligned with GoDaddy's dedication to customer success. 

Your experience should include...

• 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.

You might also have...

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.

We've got your back...  We offer a range of total rewards that may include 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, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

About us...  GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. 

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that’s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That’s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It’s the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.

GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.

Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to [email protected]. 

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