Principal Full-Stack Engineer

IBM is hiring a Principal Full-Stack Engineer to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Full-Stack Engineer, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • Annual learning and professional development budget • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. IBM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning