T-Ads Principal Engineer, Platform

T-Mobile

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Work type
On-site
Location
Philadelphia, PANew York, NYBellevue, WA
Salary
$163,440–$326,880 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Above market

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This role $245k
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This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $169,550–$242,524 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $245k versus about $206k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US is the second-largest wireless carrier in the United States, providing wireless voice, messaging, and data services under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands. Industry: Wireless Telecommunications

T-Mobile currently has 72 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $138,996–$228,650 across 32 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · T-Ads Principal Engineer, Platform

The T-Ads Principal Engineer, Platform is responsible for designing, implementing, and deploying scalable software, cloud, and identity solutions to support high availability environments. Working within the engineering team, this role involves developing software architectures and components while providing technical leadership through mentoring and influencing organizational technology decisions. Day-to-day responsibilities include driving engineering projects, evaluating technology strategies, and producing clear technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders. The position requires proficiency in microservices architecture, public cloud computing, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code, with a preference for AWS. The work focuses on resolving complex technical issues and building innovative platform capabilities to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. Success is measured by the effectiveness of software solutions and the ability to influence broader technology policies.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and deploy scalable software, cloud, and identity solutions.
  • Drive engineering projects to deliver infrastructure solutions that meet quality standards.
  • Provide technical leadership by mentoring engineers and influencing organizational policy decisions.
  • Evaluate and apply technology strategies that align with business goals and system requirements.
  • Develop innovative architectures and improvements to enhance existing systems and processes.
  • Produce clear technical documentation and architecture descriptions for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Resolve complex technical issues and make recommendations for software architecture and design.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering plus 7 years of related work experience.
  • Must have an advanced degree plus 5 years of related experience.
  • Must have 7-10 years of technical engineering experience.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must possess skills in cloud computing (AWS preferred), microservices architecture, and software development.
  • Must have experience in technical writing, leadership, mentorship, and technical evaluation.
  • Must possess strong analytical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

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