Offer summary

Qualifications:

7+ years of engineering experience, 5+ years of technical team leadership, Full-stack software engineering experience in Java, JavaScript, Ruby, Node.js, or Python, Exceptional communication skills and ability to align engineering priorities with organizational goals..

Key responsibilities:

Lead a high-performing team of engineers focused on eCommerce performance and security.

Own and communicate a clear technical strategy that aligns with company goals.

Organize and lead agile ceremonies and ensure clarity of work across team members.

Mentor engineers and create an environment that promotes ownership and technical excellence.

Job description

Yottaa is the one-stop-shop for site speed for eCommerce brands and retailers. Through expert consulting, managed services, and self-service performance software, Yottaa connects insights and execution to fix performance bottlenecks and turn site speed into a powerful revenue lever. Trusted by over 1,500 leading sites like Bombas, Brooklinen, Callaway Golf, Pet Supermarket, Tarte, and YETI, Yottaa improves page load speeds by up to 30% - helping brands lower bounce rates and boost conversions across every page, browser, and device.

Yottaa is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead a high-performing team of engineers focused on building the future of eCommerce performance and security. This role requires a rare blend of technical depth, assertive leadership, and strategic foresight. You will lead by example—solutioning complex technical challenges, steering architectural decisions, and driving execution from idea to deployment.

Our tech stack includes JavaScript, React, Java, Ruby, Node.js, SQL, and AWS.

We're currently hiring in the U.S. and British Columbia (Canada) - remote or hybrid options available depending on your location.

Lead with Vision and Strategy

Own and communicate a clear technical and execution strategy that aligns with company-wide goals.

Translate business objectives into actionable engineering plans and scalable architecture.

Identify opportunities for innovation and guide your team toward continuous improvement.

Drive Execution & Agile Delivery

Organize and lead agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).

Ensure visibility and clarity of work across team members and stakeholders.

Proactively manage scope, timelines, and priorities in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

Solution and Build

Serve as a senior technical contributor: vet architecture, write code when needed, and guide design discussions.

Provide hands-on leadership through code reviews, debugging, and complex problem solving.

Own delivery for key initiatives, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.

Manage and Grow a High-Performing Team

Set clear expectations and deliver feedback regularly through coaching and 1:1s.

Mentor engineers at all levels and support their growth paths through tailored development plans.

Create an environment that promotes ownership, autonomy, and technical excellence.

Your Experience

7 years or more of Engineering Experience

5 years or more of Technical Team Leadership

Experience working in at a SaaS Product company providing contribution and technical leadership for a small team

Full-stack software engineering experience in Java, JavaScript, Ruby, Node.js, or Python.

Proven leadership delivering complex software projects through full development lifecycles.

Strong solutioning skills and ability to break down ambiguous problems into clear execution paths.

Ability to strategically plan and align engineering priorities with organizational goals.

Comfortable working across the stack—client, server, database—and driving architectural discussions.

Exceptional communication skills and assertiveness in cross-functional settings.

Bonus Points

Experience with eCommerce platforms and composable architectures.

Experience with Databricks

Familiarity with React, Rails, or similar frameworks.

Deep understanding of web performance, browser internals, SPAs, and technologies like DOM, CORS, and CSS.

Yottaa is the ultimate eCommerce performance booster for brands and retailers. By optimizing every interaction, monitoring performance, and infusing automation and ease at every step, Yottaa delivers faster, more shoppable sites that drive conversion rates and sustainable revenue growth. Trusted by over 1,500 leading sites like Bombas, Brooklinen, Callaway Golf, Pet Supermarket, Tarte, Tilly’s, and YETI, Yottaa boosts site speed by up to 30%, reducing bounce rates and enhancing the overall shopper journey. Yottaa transforms eCommerce sites, maximizing ROI and delighting shoppers across every page, browser, and device. For more information about Yottaa please visit www.yottaa.com or follow @yottaa on X and @Yottaa on LinkedIn.

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