Principal Software Engineer - API

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebratingour wins – big and small.Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values -based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!Team DescriptionAs part of the Platform and AI Enablement team under GPTO Engineering, you’ll report to the Sr. Director Engineering API. This team is accountable for shaping enterprise data architecture, enabling high-performance AI-driven workloads, and acting as a technical bridge between engineering and architecture.Your ImpactLead the design and delivery of platform capabilities powering enterprise-scale data processing, AI integration, and developer accelerationPartner with architects and senior engineers to set technical direction and align implementation patterns with long-term strategyApply a product mindset to ensure platform solutions address real customer and business needsDeliver thought leadership and coding excellence across Java, React, Python, and other fit-for-purpose technologiesMentor and elevate engineers across teams through design reviews, pair programming, and sharing best practicesChampion innovation in performance, tooling, and platform features, with an emphasis on enterprise reliability and scalabilityCollaborate across multiple global teams to drive API-first solutions that serve thousands of tenants and tens of thousands of customersBalance fast iteration on ideas with sound engineering practices to avoid technical dead-endsContribute to technical planning, strategy, and retrospectives that shape the future of the platformYour Qualifications12+ years of software engineering experience in enterprise-scale, data-centric, or platform environmentsDeep expertise in distributed data technologies such as Apache Kafka, Flink, and/or PulsarStrong background in event-driven architectures, streaming pipelines, and data lakesHands-on experience with AI/ML production systems, including prompt-based LLM integrationsExpert-level Java development skills, with a polyglot mindset (comfortable in Python, React, or other languages as needed)Proven experience working in multi-team, global environments with strong collaboration and communication skillsTrack record of delivering API-first infrastructures supporting high throughput and enterprise reliabilityKnowledge of hybrid and cloud-agnostic infrastructures and their trade-offsFamiliarity with CI/CD, GitOps, and high-velocity release workflowsExperience balancing speed of iteration with long-term sustainability and qualityPreferred SkillsHave shaped architecture and platform strategy at enterprise scaleAre passionate about mentorship and raising the bar for engineering culture without big egosHave scaled high-throughput, globally distributed systems that support thousands of tenants and tens of thousands of end usersThrive in API-first environments, bringing consistency and reliability across multiple products and teamsCan balance rapid prototyping and fast iteration with long-term sustainability and qualityBring a polyglot mindset, matching the right technology to the challenge rather than defaulting to a single stackEnjoy working across globally distributed teams, embracing asynchronous collaboration and clear communicationOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusionand Belonging (DEIB)We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. 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