[SaaS/ Remote] Principal Engineer

Keywords: Golang, real-time systems, remote working, collaborative engineering, API design, distributed systems, backend development, observability, high service reliability, Taiwan Standard Time An exciting opportunity awaits for a Principal Engineer to join a pioneering technology company based in Taipei City, where your expertise will directly shape the future of real-time productivity tools and messaging platforms. This role is perfect for those who flourish in startup environments, especially during the critical Seed to Series B stages, and are passionate about building robust backend systems that power seamless user experiences. You will be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team that values collaboration, open communication, and shared success. The organisation offers flexible remote working aligned with Taiwan Standard Time (GMT+8), ensuring you can contribute from wherever you feel most productive. If you are looking for a position where your technical skills and interpersonal abilities will be celebrated, and where your work will have a tangible impact on users worldwide, this is the ideal next step in your career. * Join a high-performing engineering team focused on developing core backend systems for real-time applications, with opportunities to influence architecture and infrastructure decisions. * Enjoy flexible remote working arrangements that support work-life balance while collaborating closely with talented colleagues across frontend and backend disciplines. * Contribute to meaningful projects such as spam detection, authentication, shared workspaces, and offline capabilities, all within an environment that values knowledge sharing and professional growth.

What you'll do:

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the organisation’s core products. Your day-to-day activities will involve architecting scalable backend systems using Golang, collaborating closely with frontend teams to design effective APIs, and delivering new features that address complex challenges such as spam detection and authentication. You will focus on enhancing system performance through thoughtful iteration on existing infrastructure while ensuring robust observability for reliable operations. By contributing your expertise in distributed systems and offline-first design patterns, you will help build solutions that empower users to collaborate efficiently in real time or when disconnected. Success in this role requires not only deep technical proficiency but also a commitment to teamwork, open communication, and continuous learning within a supportive environment.

• Design and develop core backend systems using Golang to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance for real-time applications.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers utilising TypeScript and React to create robust APIs and synchronisation flows that deliver seamless user experiences.
• Ship new features including spam detection, filtering mechanisms, authentication processes, shared workspace functionality, and comprehensive user settings.
• Continuously improve application performance by iterating on system architecture and optimising infrastructure components for responsiveness.
• Build scalable backend solutions that support both real-time interactions and offline-first capabilities to enhance product usability.
• Implement observability tools, monitoring frameworks, and alerting systems to maintain high levels of service reliability and rapid incident response.
• Operate as an individual contributor within a collaborative engineering team, sharing knowledge and supporting collective goals.
• Engage in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural planning sessions to drive best practices across the engineering function.
• Work remotely while aligning with Taiwan Standard Time (GMT+8), maintaining clear communication with distributed team members.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies relevant to backend development, distributed systems, and secure infrastructure.

What you bring:

To excel as a Principal Engineer in this setting, you will bring significant hands-on experience developing scalable backend services using Golang. Your background should include exposure to distributed systems or sync engines—ideally gained from working on productivity tools or messaging platforms—and familiarity with modern frontend stacks like React and TypeScript. Your understanding of API design principles will enable you to collaborate effectively across teams while ensuring seamless integration between backend logic and user-facing features. A strong grasp of database technologies such as SQLite is important for managing data consistency at scale. In addition to technical acumen, your excellent English communication skills will allow you to thrive in remote meetings and documentation tasks. If you have additional experience with security protocols or AI integrations, these skills will further enhance your contributions. Above all else, your willingness to share knowledge generously within the team will help foster an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed together.

• Extensive experience building production-grade backend services using Golang within fast-moving technology environments.
• Familiarity with modern frontend architectures including React and TypeScript to facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven track record working with sync engines or distributed systems as well as designing offline-first application features.
• Hands-on knowledge of key backend components such as transaction queues, data consistency layers, or embedded databases like SQLite.
• Demonstrated ability to design APIs that integrate seamlessly with real-time systems leveraging technologies such as WebSockets or gRPC.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills essential for remote teamwork across time zones.
• Comfortable operating independently while contributing positively to a communal engineering culture focused on shared outcomes.
• Bonus: Experience implementing end-to-end encryption protocols or securing large-scale infrastructure deployments.
• Bonus: Exposure to integrating large language models (LLMs) or OpenAI APIs into production environments.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering a collaborative culture where every engineer’s voice is valued. The company operates at the forefront of real-time technology innovation while maintaining an environment rooted in mutual respect, empathy, and open dialogue. Flexible remote working options allow employees to balance their personal lives with professional ambitions without sacrificing connection or engagement. The leadership team prioritises ongoing training opportunities so individuals can continually expand their skill sets alongside knowledgeable peers who are always willing to offer support. With a flat structure that encourages input from all levels of the business, you’ll find yourself empowered to make meaningful contributions from day one. Whether you’re passionate about building cutting-edge software or eager to learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry, this is an exceptional place to grow your career while making a positive impact on users around the world.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on an influential role where your expertise shapes innovative products used globally—and if you value being part of a supportive team—this is your chance to make a difference.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to connecting with talented engineers who share our passion for building outstanding technology together.