As a Principal Software Engineer at BlackLine, you will join a dynamic team to drive innovation and deliver high-quality backend services in the cloud-based financial automation space. Your responsibilities include defining application architecture, developing scalable solutions, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new features and optimize existing ones. You will leverage technologies such as C#, Java, Kubernetes, and various databases including PostgreSQL and MongoDB, to build robust SaaS products for a global customer base. With 10+ years of software development experience, you should have expertise in metadata-driven platforms, search engines like Elasticsearch, and cloud environments like AWS or Azure. This role demands strong analytical skills, technical leadership, and the ability to translate business strategies into actionable technical plans, ensuring that your work aligns with BlackLine’s strategic goals and contributes to its success in a rapidly evolving market.
Define and lead the architecture direction for enterprise-class solutions.
Develop, test, optimize, and scale software applications to meet high-quality standards.
Research and evaluate new technologies to enhance product development and scalability.
Mentor less experienced engineers and coach them on complex design issues.
Act as a conduit for technology-related questions and information flow across departments.
What we're looking for
10+ years of experience in software development with languages like C#, Java, or C/C++
8+ years hands-on experience building Web Applications, SaaS products, and RESTful APIs
Strong expertise in using search engines (Elastic Search) and SQL/NoSQL databases
Experience delivering SaaS solutions on public clouds (GCP, AWS, Azure)
BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required
Proven track record of software design and architecture for complex systems
Market check
Salary context
This
$257,000–$257,000
range sits above
86%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$139,950–$230,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$154,725–$222,550
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Blackline
BlackLine is a cloud-based financial operations management platform that automates and controls the financial close process for enterprises, including account reconciliation, journal entries, and financial reporting. Industry: Financial Technology & Accounting Software
Blackline currently has
12 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$193,000–$193,000
across 12 roles with salary data.