HHiring Reality
← Y Soft

Principal SW Developer

Y Soft
Location
Prague
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Hardware Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Extensive experience designing and delivering complex, distributed software systems
  • Deep expertise in .NET, Java, or Scala and cloud-native architecture
  • Ability to define technical direction for large, ambiguous problems
  • Deep debugging and root-cause analysis skills
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (Azure) and containerization (Docker)
  • Experience introducing engineering practices that improve delivery quality
Nice to have
  • Interest or skills in Scala
  • Skills in JS, TS
  • Experience with Python
What the job really is

As a Principal Software Developer at Y Soft, you will lead the technical direction for software across hardware products, focusing on complex features and system integrations. Your role involves defining engineering standards, mentoring engineers, and resolving technical debt while evaluating new technologies. You will also engage in hands-on troubleshooting and guide the team through challenging integration issues.

Benefits
  • 30 days of vacation + 3 sick days
  • 12 days for education and self-development (Grow Days) + language education support
  • Hybrid working environment with a flexible schedule
  • Access to the best AI tools on the market
  • Cross-team collaboration with opportunities to learn and grow
  • Reward system for public speaking
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant ambiguity and complexity
  • Expectations for mentoring and guiding others may require strong leadership skills
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

Applying to Y Soft?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.