Principal Software Engineer

Description

Liberty Mutual is building the future of Surety Underwriting through the modernization and globalization of our technology platform, and we’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help lead that effort.

This is a hybrid position requiring two days in the office a week in our Portsmouth, Boston, or Plano tech hub locations.

We cannot consider candidates that require visa sponsorship or candidates that currently are on an F1 or OPT visa at this time.

In this role, you’ll work within GRS Distribution & Underwriting Technology, specifically Product Enablement, helping shape the technical direction for the Surety domain as we evolve from legacy systems to a modern React, TypeScript, NestJS, and AWS-based architecture. You’ll partner with engineering leadership, solution engineers, product partners, and delivery teams to design scalable solutions, guide execution, and help deliver a more modern and globally capable Surety platform.This is a role for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving ambiguous problems, and can balance near-term delivery needs with long-term technical health. You’ll partner closely with fellow Principal engineers, engineering leadership, solution engineers, product partners, and delivery teams to design practical, scalable solutions and guide execution from concept through implementation.

What you’ll do

• Help shape the technical direction for Surety underwriting modernization, including the transition from legacy systems to a modern React / NestJS platform
• Partner with product, engineering, and delivery teams to translate Surety business needs into scalable, globally capable technical solutions
• Provide technical guidance and design support for contractor-led delivery teams to improve consistency, quality, and execution predictability
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for one or more engineering teams
• Lead design discussions and help shape system and application-level solutions
• Review and influence technical decisions to improve quality, consistency, maintainability, and scalability
• Mentor engineers and help raise the technical bar across the teams

Qualifications

Experience

• Eight or more years of software engineering experience
• Strong background in business operations and strategies, including global technology and financial services trends
• Hands-on involvement with layered systems architectures, designs and shared software concepts
• Familiarity with functional and system integration testing
• Experience working in an agile environment

Skills

• Excellent negotiation, facilitation and consensus-building capabilities
• Openness and adaptability to respond to fast-moving circumstances
• Proficiency in multiple object-oriented programming languages and tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Aptitude for working in teams

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of diverse and emerging technologies, architectural concepts and principles
• A deep understanding of layered solutions and designs
• Awareness of policies regarding security and privacy
• Understanding of backlog tracking, burndown metrics and incremental delivery

Education

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent experience

Employees may apply for a new role after completing 12 months of employment in their current position.

Employees should review all role requirements and apply only for positions for which they are eligible. Hiring processes may vary by country, including differences in procedures, requirements, and timelines. For country-specific details, please consult your local recruiting / HR team.

About Us

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefitsLiberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.Fair Chance Notices

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