Principal Software Architect, Tacoma

Overview
At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold "what if."
What if your ideas could ignite global innovation?
What if your curiosity could redefine the future?
We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey.
Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it's like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference.
Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we're looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further.
Here, how we empower our people is extraordinary: Glassdoor Best Places to Work ****, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running — and what we build is world-class: recognized as CybersecAsia's Best in Critical Infrastructure ****.
Be bold — the next big idea, and the next great career story, could come from you.
Become the force that turns every "what if" into "what's next."
In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.
Be a Contributor — What You'll Do
Lead the design, optimization, and implementation of distributed systems that align with our business goals
Work closely with Engineering teams to modernize existing systems or build new capabilities and develop a deep understanding of the current architecture to identify inefficiencies and propose targeted changes
Drive the technical vision for Infoblox's software development lifecycle and ensure best practices in coding, testing, deployment, observability, and system maintenance are embedded in our development processes
Spearhead the design and execution of proof-of-concepts when exploring new technologies, tools, or design patterns, including prototyping and validating ideas that will guide strategic technology decisions
Stay up to date with various data storage and retrieval methods, explaining tradeoffs and choosing the most appropriate solutions for different use cases
Engage with both business stakeholders and Engineering teams to bridge the gap between technical design and business objectives
Communicate complex technical concepts in a way that drives alignment and decision-making across the organization
Be Prepared — What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field required.
Master's degree in Computer Science preferred.
20 years of industry experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on designing and optimizing distributed systems
Proficiency in Go, Java, or Python
8+ years of experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
Proven experience in system design, architecture, and guiding Engineering teams in implementing robust and scalable solutions
Solid experience and knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across different levels of the organization
Outstanding knowledge of data persistence strategies and the tradeoffs between different storage and retrieval methods
Preferred experience with: DNS or DHCP protocols, Networking, DNS security, and design methodologies such as SOLID, Domain Driven Design, or Clean Architecture
Be Successful — Your Path
First 90 Days:
Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and map the systems and meet with key stakeholders that rely on your work.
Discuss and create short/long term goals.
Six Months:
Develop a solid understanding of our software architecture, clearly articulate how the major subsystems interact and meaningfully contribute to system architecture discussions and guide implementation teams.
One Year:
Attain a deep understanding of the systems under your responsibility, contribute to the architecture roadmap by designing and prototyping systems and features for upcoming functionality, propose changes to existing systems to meet functional and non-functional objectives and respond authoritatively to design and implementation questions within your assigned areas.
Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward.
In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm.
So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you'll grow and belong here.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops
Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a "No Jerks" policy that keeps collaboration healthy
Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
CharitableGiving Program supported by Company Match
We practice pay transparency and reward performance.
Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications.
Base salary for this position: $195,000 -$300,300 plus corporate bonus.
Ready to Be the Difference?
Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis
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Job Info
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Locations Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, *****, US
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