Principal Software Engineer, Search

Slack is hiring a Principal Software Engineer, Search to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Software Engineer, Search, 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). 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: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid parental leave • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Flexible working hours across US time zones How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Slack 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 • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently