Principal Engineer - Direct

Architect the Unified DTC Platform Establish integration frameworks for SAP, Braintree, Avalara, and other core enterprise systems. Design scalable, event-driven architectures that support dynamic drops, crowdfunding, digital items, and global fulfillment. Apply expert-level knowledge to guide engineers across disciplines, ensuring sound architectural decisions and technical craftsmanship. Mentor engineers and technical leads across front-end, OMS, data, and platform teams, fostering growth and shared ownership. Collaborate closely with Product Management, Data Science, CX, and Design to align technology with business and fan outcomes. Provide deep technical insight and guidance to cross-functional project teams, ensuring unified delivery quality and scalability. Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies (composable architecture, event streaming, generative AI, predictive fulfillment). 8+ years of engineering experience in large-scale eCommerce or platform systems. Proven architecture and integration expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Salesforce OMS, and enterprise middleware. Proficiency building systems using cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD, and IaC (Terraform). Successful track record of mentoring and helping grow the careers of engineers at all levels. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with an ability to concisely convey technical concepts to leadership. Experience with SAP, Braintree, and complex order management flows. Familiarity with AI/ML integration or automation frameworks. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional technical alignment.