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Principal Software Engineer - Remote

Symetra
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States
Feb 24, 2026
Ready to lead innovation and shape scalable solutions? Symetra is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive technology excellence and mentor future leaders. About the role In this role, you will define and drive the technical vision of Benefits Engineering. You will contribute to the growth of company intellectual property, coach and mentor engineers across the organization, drive architecture for critical products and provide leadership for communities and advisory groups within the organization. What You will Do Leverage existing and new products and technologies to architect loosely coupled, cloud native, secure, high-quality, and performant solutions for complex business problems that span multiple development teams Champion AI and innovative thinking, evaluating new technologies, platforms and defining technology roadmaps. Define design patterns and approach and practice for design reviews, impacting the organization. Define and oversee implementation of security and performance standards, leading implementation of information security, disaster recovery, and capacity standards. Review and approve Technical Partner agreements and ensure compliance with security, disaster recovery, performance standards, logging and monitoring and issue prevention. Define code merge and code versioning strategies and policies including automated build strategy and patterns Coach and mentor engineers and provide leadership for communities and advisory groups across the organization. Partner with technical leaders across Symetra to shape technical vision while advancing cost efficiency and optimization efforts Why Work at Symetra Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra: "If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!" - Cindy J. G., Sr. Product Owner "Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst What we offer you Benefits and Perks We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home. Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6% Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview Compensation Salary Range: $188,500 - $314,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program Who You Are 15+ years of cumulative, relevant experience in software development and architect roles. Proven record of architecting and developing software solutions in multiple technology domains and have a deep understanding of the industry. Passionate about building secure, scalable, and performant applications, with expertise in software system architecture. Recognized as a technical leader whose knowledge, ideas, and critical thinking impact the organization. Uses extensive knowledge of theories and practices, and is a key influencer in product research, product innovation, and growth strategies. Able to articulate and share information with executive leadership, adapting communication style and gaining consensus to get results. Expert knowledge of architecture patterns around AI, distributed systems, AWS/cloud technologies and full stack development. Skilled in building high-performance, low-latency, secure, and scalable applications. Previous experience in a regulated industry handling sensitive data is a plus. High school diploma or equivalent experience required. Bachelor's degree or higher education preferred. Some travel required. Travel: Required Training & Professional DevelopmentAll newly hired people leaders with direct reportsare required tocomplete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington.Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses. Reasonable AccommodationsSymetra is committed to providingequitableaccess to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodations are needed for travel, Symetra's HR department will work to provideappropriate solutionsin alignment with individual needs and company policies. We empower inclusion At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here. Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom. For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers Work Authorization Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company. Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements: As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection: Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband." Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL. Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up. When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above. Identity Verification Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity. Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in: Disqualification from the recruitment process Withdrawal of a job offer Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered