Principal Software Engineer
Remote Worldwide Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership
At a glance
Senior Engineering Leadership role at eDynamic Learning. Remote · full-time · CA$180,000–CA$220,000 base.
SalaryStated by eDynamic Learning
CA$180,000 – CA$220,000
Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationWorldwide
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentFull-time
Base payCA$180,000–CA$220,000
PostedJul 9, 2026 · 3mo ago
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Take on high-priority engineering work across teams, resolving technical blockers that cross systems or domains
- Shape architecture and system designs for scalable, maintainable services, and review code for performance and reliability
- Set shared engineering practices and tooling, favoring straightforward solutions over unnecessary complexity
- Write code in high-risk areas and improve delivery workflows, system reliability, and scalability
- Coach senior engineers and technical leads through design conversations and knowledge sharing, without managing people
What you bring
- At least fifteen years building and scaling full-stack applications, with staff- or principal-level influence across teams
- Deep Node.js and TypeScript expertise, plus strong React experience and familiarity with other languages and programming approaches
- Strong grounding in system design, distributed systems, APIs, and complex production systems
- A computer science degree or equivalent experience, plus legal authorization to work in Canada or the U.S
Who this fits
This suits a hands-on principal engineer who can guide technical direction across teams, handle ambiguous challenges, and influence peers without formal authority. The role is remote in Canada and has no people-management responsibilities.
From the employer
Principal Software Engineer
Location: Remote (Anywhere in Canada)
Company Overview
eDynamic Learning is celebrating 18 years of serving educators. Founded by a classroom teacher, we're on a mission to empower educators with accessible and equitable resources, guiding students on their journey to life after graduation. We are dedicated to supporting both teachers and programs that facilitate student exploration of interests, career options, and skill acquisition through Career and Technical Education (CTE). We prioritize quality and the development of vital life readiness skills, including interpersonal communication and financial literacy.
Our commitment to fostering exploration starts early, with resources tailored to middle school students. Our rich courseware catalog and Learning Blade resource have a proven track record of expanding STEM, computer science, and career interest and awareness.
As the largest publisher of CTE and elective digital curriculum in North America, we offer a vast catalog of over 250 courses spanning grades 6-12. Our CTE pathway curriculum aligns to 14 career clusters, preparing students for nearly 100 industry certifications. To help bring our curriculum to learners, we provide professional development as well as virtual instructional services, supported by certified teachers, that facilitate personalized learning.
eDynamic Learning doesn't stop at coursework alone. We are passionate about helping students grow their skills through experiential learning through our Knowledge Matters virtual simulation instructional materials and projects. Our simulations are true hands-on learning in a virtual environment.
We take pride in the fact that our solutions and services are designed to empower educators and students alike, enabling them to take a transformative journey of exploration, engage in learning, and participate in real-world experiences.
In July 2025, eDynamic Learning was acquired by Pearson Education Inc., the world’s leading learning company.
Role Overview
In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Engineering and operate as a Principal Engineer across all engineering teams.
This is a high-impact, hands-on technical leadership role focused on improving engineering effectiveness, accelerating delivery, and ensuring technical excellence across the organization. You will not be embedded within a single team; instead, you will work across teams on the most critical initiatives, complex technical challenges, and architectural decisions.
You will partner closely with Engineering Managers, Technical Leads, Product, and DevOps to ensure we are building scalable, maintainable, and high-quality systems that support eDynamic Learning’s growth.
Responsibilities
Salary Range CAD$180,000 - $220,000 DOE + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Location: Remote (Anywhere in Canada)
Company Overview
eDynamic Learning is celebrating 18 years of serving educators. Founded by a classroom teacher, we're on a mission to empower educators with accessible and equitable resources, guiding students on their journey to life after graduation. We are dedicated to supporting both teachers and programs that facilitate student exploration of interests, career options, and skill acquisition through Career and Technical Education (CTE). We prioritize quality and the development of vital life readiness skills, including interpersonal communication and financial literacy.
Our commitment to fostering exploration starts early, with resources tailored to middle school students. Our rich courseware catalog and Learning Blade resource have a proven track record of expanding STEM, computer science, and career interest and awareness.
As the largest publisher of CTE and elective digital curriculum in North America, we offer a vast catalog of over 250 courses spanning grades 6-12. Our CTE pathway curriculum aligns to 14 career clusters, preparing students for nearly 100 industry certifications. To help bring our curriculum to learners, we provide professional development as well as virtual instructional services, supported by certified teachers, that facilitate personalized learning.
eDynamic Learning doesn't stop at coursework alone. We are passionate about helping students grow their skills through experiential learning through our Knowledge Matters virtual simulation instructional materials and projects. Our simulations are true hands-on learning in a virtual environment.
We take pride in the fact that our solutions and services are designed to empower educators and students alike, enabling them to take a transformative journey of exploration, engage in learning, and participate in real-world experiences.
In July 2025, eDynamic Learning was acquired by Pearson Education Inc., the world’s leading learning company.
Role Overview
In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Engineering and operate as a Principal Engineer across all engineering teams.
This is a high-impact, hands-on technical leadership role focused on improving engineering effectiveness, accelerating delivery, and ensuring technical excellence across the organization. You will not be embedded within a single team; instead, you will work across teams on the most critical initiatives, complex technical challenges, and architectural decisions.
You will partner closely with Engineering Managers, Technical Leads, Product, and DevOps to ensure we are building scalable, maintainable, and high-quality systems that support eDynamic Learning’s growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on technical leadership across multiple teams, focusing on high-impact initiatives and critical path work
- Unblock complex technical challenges that span systems, teams, or domains
- Lead and contribute to architecture and system design decisions, ensuring scalability, simplicity, and long-term maintainability
- Conduct deep code reviews and set a high bar for engineering quality, performance, and reliability
- Identify and prevent overengineering, promoting pragmatic and efficient solutions
- Drive technical consistency and best practices across teams (design patterns, standards, tooling)
- Partner with the Engineering Manager and Tech Leads to support delivery without taking on people management responsibilities
- Contribute directly to code when needed, especially in high-risk or high-priority areas
- Mentor and guide senior engineers and technical leads through coaching, design discussions, and knowledge sharing
- Improve overall engineering effectiveness, including development workflows, system reliability, and scalability
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of experience building and scaling full-stack applications
- Proven experience operating at a staff or principal level, influencing multiple teams or large systems
- Deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, with broader experience in several languages and programming paradigms
- Strong experience with React and modern front-end architectures
- Strong background in system design, distributed systems, and API architecture
- Experience working on complex, production-grade, high-scale systems
- Demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous, cross-cutting technical problems
- Experience driving technical strategy, standards, and architecture across teams
- Strong understanding of CI/CD, testing strategies, and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Linux, and cloud-native architectures
- Proficiency with SQL and relational database design
- Legally eligible to work in Canada and/or the U.S
- Ability to operate as a force multiplier across teams, elevating overall engineering quality and speed
- Strong architectural thinking with a focus on scalability, simplicity, and business impact
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, especially for complex and ambiguous challenges
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority
- Pragmatic mindset focused on delivering value, not overengineering
- Self-starter who thrives in a remote, fast-paced, and evolving environment
Salary Range CAD$180,000 - $220,000 DOE + Annual Bonus + Benefits
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