Veeva Systems05/13/2026

Principal Software Engineer - Python

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Full-TimeMassachusetts - Boston

Responsibilities

  • 01Own all stages of feature implementation from design and development through deployment, production support, and maintenance
  • 02Daily code contribution using AI assistance for productivity
  • 03Collaborate with Product Management and Development on technical design and problem-solving to deliver great code
  • 04Quickly analyze complex problems, identifying knowns and unknowns, to accelerate the path to robust solutions
  • 05Define, promote, and mentor on engineering best practices and coding standards, including the latest approaches to AI assisted engineering
  • 06Provide comprehensive code reviews for engineers of all experience levels
  • 07Develop the skills of engineering talent through structured mentorship

Requirements

  • 0112+ years of proven software development expertise
  • 02Production level Python development required
  • 03Extensive experience developing high-scale enterprise SaaS cloud applications
  • 04Proven track record of architecting and building high-volume products at scale
  • 05Hands-on development experience with current open-source tools and technologies, including Python, Git, FastAPI, Pydantic
  • 06Highly driven and flexible, enjoys a fast-paced start-up environment
  • 07Proven ability to mentor and elevate team performance
  • 08High work ethic
  • 09High integrity and honesty
  • 10Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • 11Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the United States

What we offer

  • 01Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • 02Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
  • 03Retirement programs
  • 041% charitable giving program
  • 05Base pay: $150,000 - $300,000
  • 06Work Anywhere company - flexibility to work from home or in the office
  • 07Potential for variable bonus and/or stock bonus