Principal Software Engineer
Pearson · Canada ·
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 15+ years
Pearson · Canada ·
eDynamic Learning
enlyft · KIRKLAND, Washington, United States
eDynamic Learning
Autodesk · Norway - Oslo
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
Qualifications
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 e 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
Skills
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
Compensation
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location. The full-time salary range for this role is $175,000 - 210,000 CAD. This position is eligible for Pearson’s annual incentive program. Information on benefits can be found here. Applications will be accepted through November 8th, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
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