Principal Software Engineer

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives.

When you’re a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages.

If this sounds like you—Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow—join us!

About the role:

As a Principal Software Developer focused on our Developer Portal, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our portal using Backstage, an open-source platform for building developer portals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experie
What you will do in the role:

• Portal Development: Design, implement, and maintain our developer portal using Backstage, ensuring a responsive and intuitive user interface.

• Integration: Collaborate with internal teams to integrate various services, tools, and documentation into the developer portal, streamlining the developer experience.

• Customization: Customize the Backstage platform to meet the specific needs of our developer community and align with our brand identity.

• Documentation: Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for developers, making it easy for them to understand and use our APIs, SDKs, and other tools.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Feedback and Improvement: Gather feedback from developers and internal stakeholders to continuously improve the developer portal, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for our community.

• Stay Updated: Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, Backstage updates, and best practices to ensure the developer portal is utilizing the latest technologies and providing an exceptional user experience.

What you need to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Backstage Developer or similar role.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, React, and related web technologies.

• Experience with Backstage and its ecosystem is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with API design principles and best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

What We Can Offer:

• Annual bonus scheme

• Unlimited PTO (paid time off), flexible working hours & home office.

• The chance to join a major global tech company listed on the S&P 500.

• Opportunity to learn and work with the best in the Digital Security industry.

• Cafeteria points are provided by Benefit Plus (meal plan, pension insurance, travel, free time activities, multisport card, and much more).

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.

• Learning & Development plan.

• Sustainable home improvement bonus.

• Mac/Windows laptop and mobile phone.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.