Principal Full-Stack Engineer, Infrastructure

Automattic is hiring a Principal Full-Stack Engineer, Infrastructure to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Full-Stack Engineer, Infrastructure, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (East 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: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Home office and wellness stipends • 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. Automattic 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 • US work authorization • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently