Principal Engineer

Role: Principal Engineer Status: Full-Time, Regular Reports to: Vice President - Information Technology Location: Markham, ON Compensation:   $122,963 - $169,689 Please note that the compensation range listed includes base salary and potential incentive pay. Incentives such as bonuses are not guaranteed and depend on individual performance and company results. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Overview Are you someone who loves technology, enjoys solving puzzles, and thrives on building things that make a difference? As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be a key player in creating technology that transforms how our customers experience their homes. This role isn’t just about writing code—it’s about leading, inspiring, and having fun while doing it. You’ll be one of our go-to problem solver, tech trailblazer, and a big-picture thinker who knows how to sweat the small stuff when it matters. Think of yourself as part Engineer, part mentor, and part mad scientist—but all heart. What You'll Do Create Awesome Stuff: Design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge applications, tools, and systems that are reliable, scalable, and downright cool. Lead with Heart: Mentor and inspire our talented team of engineers, helping them grow while fostering a collaborative and fun environment. Solve Big Challenges: Tackle complex technical problems, whether it’s building a new feature, optimizing performance, or making a system more secure. Experiment & Innovate: Work with emerging technologies and push boundaries to ensure our platforms are always ahead of the curve. Champion Quality: Ensure everything we build is top-notch, whether it’s through code reviews, testing, or diving into the nitty-gritty details. Stay Curious: Keep learning, exploring, and experimenting—because great engineers never stop growing. What We’re Looking For Tech Rockstar Skills Deep expertise in designing and developing modern, scalable applications. Experience across a variety of tech stacks (Java, React, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.). Cloud-savvy, with knowledge of platforms like Azure & AWS. Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and containerization tools like Kubernetes or Docker. A strong grasp of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. Database skills (SQL, NoSQL, or something in between). Superpowers We Love Problem-Solver Extraordinaire: You love a challenge and can figure out creative, elegant solutions to complex problems. Team Player: You thrive in collaborative environments, sharing knowledge and building others up. Communicator: You can explain tech stuff to non-tech people and get everyone on the same page. Leader by Example: You inspire others by rolling up your sleeves and showing them how it’s done. Fun & Passionate: You bring energy, enthusiasm, and humor to your work—it makes everything better!