Planet Fitness
Overview
The Senior Principal Engineer will lead and oversee the architecture, design, development, and delivery activities of multiple cross-functional engineering teams. Through a mix of hands-on technical contributions and cross-team leadership and coordination, the Senior Principal Engineer will instill technical excellence across key strategic initiatives. In this role, you will partner closely with Product and Design counterparts to identify innovative solutions to user and business challenges using leading technology options and delivery practices. This role will also work closely with Data, Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to define and refine our methodologies and ways of working. As a senior member of a growing team, you\'ll play a crucial role in shaping and defining the team\'s culture. You\'ll get the benefits of a fast-paced environment in an environment where teamwork, culture, and collaboration are paramount. This is a hybrid role based out of our Hampton, NH office or our future Boston, MA office. Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Define and articulate the long-term technical vision and strategy across multiple platforms and product lines Serve as a trusted technical advisor and decision-maker for complex architectural and design solutions Provide hands-on mentorship and guidance to the engineering team, fostering skill growth and innovation Act as a technical ambassador, representing engineering to executive leadership and external stakeholders Champion best practices in system design, development, testing, and deployment, including AI-powered engineering capabilities Cross-Functional Discovery & Collaboration
Partner with Product and Design teams to rapidly explore solutions that amaze users and drive business outcomes Work across engineering, infrastructure, data, and security teams to align methodologies, platforms, and delivery practices Launch new capabilities rapidly while managing risk continuously from inception through operations Develop and execute implementation plans that take advantage of cutting-edge technologies to deliver solutions that exceed expectations Anticipate and mitigate risks early in the development cycle, ensuring scalable and resilient solutions Advocate for customer-centric design thinking while balancing technical feasibility and business priorities High-Quality Development & Delivery
Maintain hands-on involvement in critical projects, providing technical expertise and oversight on architecture, implementation, and integration Establish pragmatic, repeatable approaches for writing, validating, and shipping high-quality software in an agile, outcome-oriented environment Partner with the IT team to bring AI to development and delivery, establishing new patterns of engagement across cross-functional teams Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and cloud-native patterns Team & Culture Building
Cultivate a high-performance engineering culture based on trust, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability Mentor and grow the next generation of technical leaders within the organization Promote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence Serve as a role model for engineering values, instilling ownership, craftsmanship, and pride in delivery Qualifications
12+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3+ years leading and supporting 2+ delivery teams Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related field; Master\'s degree a plus Significant breadth and depth in architecture, development, and implementation of software products and systems; proven track record of leading development teams across multiple functional and technical groups Hands-on experience with modern programming languages (Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, etc.) and libraries (Spring Boot, React/Remix, Vue, Gin); experience with CI/CD and AI-powered engineering tooling is a plus Cloud architecture experience on AWS, Azure, or GCP; ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native solutions; experience with GenAI in user-facing products is desirable Strong database design experience (relational and non-relational) and enterprise integration patterns; practical understanding of RESTful design and synchronous/asynchronous interfaces Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals Curiosity and commitment to continuous growth; thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Cooperative team player with a positive, can-do attitude Perks
Hybrid work schedule out of our Hampton, NH or Boston, MA office Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision) Generous vacation/holiday pay Volunteer days off 401(k) Retirement Employee Stock Purchase Program Childcare, pet care, and tuition reimbursement Learning and development programs Discount programs, including vacations, theme parks, shopping, meals Free Black Card membership and fitness incentives Company-sponsored social events Access to private gym at the Club Support Center Breakfast and lunch options at Club Support Center cafe Note to Applicants
We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for employment. Any request for payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services and Retail
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The Senior Principal Engineer will lead and oversee the architecture, design, development, and delivery activities of multiple cross-functional engineering teams. Through a mix of hands-on technical contributions and cross-team leadership and coordination, the Senior Principal Engineer will instill technical excellence across key strategic initiatives. In this role, you will partner closely with Product and Design counterparts to identify innovative solutions to user and business challenges using leading technology options and delivery practices. This role will also work closely with Data, Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to define and refine our methodologies and ways of working. As a senior member of a growing team, you\'ll play a crucial role in shaping and defining the team\'s culture. You\'ll get the benefits of a fast-paced environment in an environment where teamwork, culture, and collaboration are paramount. This is a hybrid role based out of our Hampton, NH office or our future Boston, MA office. Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Define and articulate the long-term technical vision and strategy across multiple platforms and product lines Serve as a trusted technical advisor and decision-maker for complex architectural and design solutions Provide hands-on mentorship and guidance to the engineering team, fostering skill growth and innovation Act as a technical ambassador, representing engineering to executive leadership and external stakeholders Champion best practices in system design, development, testing, and deployment, including AI-powered engineering capabilities Cross-Functional Discovery & Collaboration
Partner with Product and Design teams to rapidly explore solutions that amaze users and drive business outcomes Work across engineering, infrastructure, data, and security teams to align methodologies, platforms, and delivery practices Launch new capabilities rapidly while managing risk continuously from inception through operations Develop and execute implementation plans that take advantage of cutting-edge technologies to deliver solutions that exceed expectations Anticipate and mitigate risks early in the development cycle, ensuring scalable and resilient solutions Advocate for customer-centric design thinking while balancing technical feasibility and business priorities High-Quality Development & Delivery
Maintain hands-on involvement in critical projects, providing technical expertise and oversight on architecture, implementation, and integration Establish pragmatic, repeatable approaches for writing, validating, and shipping high-quality software in an agile, outcome-oriented environment Partner with the IT team to bring AI to development and delivery, establishing new patterns of engagement across cross-functional teams Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and cloud-native patterns Team & Culture Building
Cultivate a high-performance engineering culture based on trust, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability Mentor and grow the next generation of technical leaders within the organization Promote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence Serve as a role model for engineering values, instilling ownership, craftsmanship, and pride in delivery Qualifications
12+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3+ years leading and supporting 2+ delivery teams Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related field; Master\'s degree a plus Significant breadth and depth in architecture, development, and implementation of software products and systems; proven track record of leading development teams across multiple functional and technical groups Hands-on experience with modern programming languages (Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, etc.) and libraries (Spring Boot, React/Remix, Vue, Gin); experience with CI/CD and AI-powered engineering tooling is a plus Cloud architecture experience on AWS, Azure, or GCP; ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native solutions; experience with GenAI in user-facing products is desirable Strong database design experience (relational and non-relational) and enterprise integration patterns; practical understanding of RESTful design and synchronous/asynchronous interfaces Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals Curiosity and commitment to continuous growth; thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Cooperative team player with a positive, can-do attitude Perks
Hybrid work schedule out of our Hampton, NH or Boston, MA office Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision) Generous vacation/holiday pay Volunteer days off 401(k) Retirement Employee Stock Purchase Program Childcare, pet care, and tuition reimbursement Learning and development programs Discount programs, including vacations, theme parks, shopping, meals Free Black Card membership and fitness incentives Company-sponsored social events Access to private gym at the Club Support Center Breakfast and lunch options at Club Support Center cafe Note to Applicants
We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for employment. Any request for payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services and Retail
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