Senior Principal / Director, Software Engineer at AvalonBay Communities

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, System Architecture, Cloud Migration, Agile, CI/CD, Automation, Testing, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, REST APIs, AWS, Docker, PostgreSQL, Security, Performance

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Senior Principal / Director, Software Engineer Position Type: Full time State: Virginia City: Arlington Zip Code: 22203 Overview AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term. Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work. The Role We are seeking a hands-on Senior Principal / Director of Software Engineering to personally drive the design, build, and evolution of high-impact digital platforms that support mission-critical business operations. This role is for a technical leader who spends meaningful time in the architecture, code, and delivery details, while providing lightweight leadership and guidance across a small number of engineering teams. You’ll be accountable for technical decisions, platform modernization, and delivery outcomes, acting as the connective tissue between business priorities and real, production-grade software. What You’ll Do Directly design, build, and evolve enterprise software applications, serving as a hands-on technical leader Own system architecture and technical direction across multiple platforms, with a strong bias toward pragmatic, scalable solutions Lead execution across concurrent initiatives by actively unblocking teams, reviewing designs and code, and ensuring delivery quality Play a key role in modernizing legacy systems, including cloud migration, platform consolidation, and technical debt reduction Set and model modern engineering practices (Agile, CI/CD, automation, testing) through direct involvement, not just process Partner closely with product, business, and executive stakeholders to translate strategy into concrete technical solutions Evaluate existing systems and make clear recommendations on where to modernize, refactor, or retire platforms Work hands-on with vendors and cloud partners, making build-vs-buy decisions and integrating third-party solutions when appropriate Establish practical engineering standards and guardrails, focusing on security, reliability, and maintainability Stay close to emerging technologies and assess real, near-term applicability to business problems What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field — or equivalent practical experience 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a history of hands-on technical ownership Experience leading complex, enterprise-scale application development from design through production Demonstrated success modernizing platforms and moving workloads from on-prem to cloud environments Comfortable operating in environments with multiple stakeholders but limited hierarchy Technical Expertise Strong hands-on experience with modern backend and web technologies (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, REST APIs) Cloud platforms and DevOps tooling (AWS, Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines) Relational databases and data platforms (PostgreSQL or similar) Deep understanding of software architecture, system design, security, and performance trade-offs Ability to review, improve, and occasionally write production-quality code Working Style & Skills Technically opinionated, pragmatic, and able to explain trade-offs clearly Bias toward execution and delivery over process for its own sake Comfortable going deep on problems and staying close to implementation Able to influence without heavy management structure Collaborative, low-ego partner to product, design, and business teams How AvalonBay Supports You We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation. We offer: Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information. Growth based on achievement and promotion from within. Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!). A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes. A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement. Additional Info AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things. AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law. For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/) Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. At AvalonBay, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it’s helping someone choose one of our communities as their home, providing great service to our residents, or supporting our fellow associates, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live - and work. We are always on the lookout for new talent! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will reach out if there is a position that seems like a good match. It’s all here. Founded in 1993, AvalonBay has a distinct track record of serving people and growing communities in some of the best U.S. markets. If you thrive on responsibility, are passionate about setting a new standard for customers and possess strong leadership skills, you have what it takes to build a strong future here. In return, we offer compensation and benefits that are among the best in the business.

Responsibilities

The role involves designing, building, and evolving enterprise software applications while providing leadership across engineering teams. The candidate will also modernize legacy systems and ensure delivery quality.