Principal Software Engineer

Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual

Software Engineering

Boston, MA, USA

USD 120k-225k / year

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

Principal Software Engineer

Job Locations US-NH-Portsmouth | US-OH-Columbus | US-MA-Boston | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-TX-Plano
ID
2026-76350
Position Type
Full-Time
Job Grade
18
Department
083S-12160 USRM - Distribution Tech
Market
Corporate Center
Minimum Salary
USD $120,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $225,000.00/Yr.
Typical Starting Salary
$170K - $185K
Travel
10%
Recruiter
Damon Oliver
Internal Application Deadline
07/06/2026
Referral Bonus Eligible?
No

Description

Hiring Manager: Shyly Venkatam Sambasivam

Do you have the skills—and drive—to join a tech team that’s working to digitally transform a trillion-dollar industry? From test-driving the latest technologies to creating intuitive consumer apps, Liberty Mutual is constantly innovating and creating industry-leading solutions that provide peace of mind for our customers worldwide. As a solutions engineer at Liberty Mutual, you’ll be responsible for guiding the development of system, technical and product standards based on business plans and long-term strategies, while working in an agile environment that has the creative energy of a start-up—and the full backing and comprehensive benefits of a Fortune 100 company.

As a Principal Software Engineer you will work with other software engineers, data engineers, solutions engineers, architects, managers, directors and vendors to help maintain our Claims and Policy Center application. You will work collaboratively with

remotely distributed team to develop, maintain and improve performance of application and/or software from user stories and technical/architectural specifications. You will analyze complex technical system problems and create innovative solutions that exceed expectations.

Qualifications

Experience

  • Ten years of related software engineering experience
  • A comprehensive understanding of agile environments
  • Extensive knowledge of contemporary frameworks and emerging technologies
  • A history of practicing DevOps and SecOps
  • A strong background in business operations and strategies, including knowledge of global business, technology trends and the financial services industry

Skills

  • Solid negotiation, facilitation, consensus building and influencing capabilities
  • Ability to identify patterns and problems across teams and deliver effective solutions
  • Openness and adaptability to respond to fast-moving circumstances
  • A design thinking and test-driven development mindset
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an aptitude for working in teams

Knowledge

  • Experience developing or architecting cloud-hosted, responsive web applications using Java, SpringBoot, AWS, ACORD

    XML, React, Typescript, Node.js and MongoDB

  • Strong background in code review
  • High-level proficiency with client-side JavaScript frameworks, server-side frameworks, and NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity with event-based System of Engagement architectures and integration with API exposing microservices
  • Deep understanding of layered solutions and designs
  • Cognizance of security concerns, from access control and authentication to secured SDLC processes
  • Understanding of DCI/MDM systems, data ingestion and cloud-scale data sets

Education

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent experience

Employees may apply for a new role after completing 12 months of employment in their current position.

Employees should review all role requirements and apply only for positions for which they are eligible. Hiring processes may vary by country, including differences in procedures, requirements, and timelines. For country-specific details, please consult your local recruiting / HR team.

Travel

10%

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