Who is Boulevard?
Boulevard provides the first and only client experience platform for appointment-based, self-care businesses. We empower our customers to give their clients more of the magical moments that matter most.
Before launching in 2016, our founders spent months interviewing salon managers and working behind front desks to understand their pain points so we could design a modern, user-friendly platform that meets the unique needs of their business. Our roots may be in hair salons, but we are built for the broader self-care industry, including many types of salons, spas, medspa, barbershops, and more. Our technology not only helps our customers survive but thrive. Take a look at how we (and YOU) can make that happen.
We have an insatiable curiosity and embrace experimentation. We believe that simple solutions require the most sophistication, and we design each and every detail to maximize potential, power, and impact. Do our values match? Read through our story and what we value the most.
Our team values and celebrates our diverse backgrounds. Being open about who we are and what we do allows us to do the best work of our lives. We believe in equal opportunity for all, and you should too.
Come do the best work of your life at Boulevard.
Boulevard customers are deeply passionate about what they do, and their needs are nuanced and mission-critical. They count on us to deliver a platform that is reliable, scalable, and resilient - so they can focus on what they do best. As a Principal Engineer at Boulevard, you’ll play a critical role in defining the long-term technical vision for our platform and ensuring we are prepared to scale for the future.
This is a company-wide role with broad scope and visibility. You’ll lead high-impact architectural initiatives, drive alignment across teams, and establish engineering standards that raise the bar across the organization. Your ability to navigate ambiguity, set clear direction, and mentor others will multiply the impact of every engineer at Boulevard.
Key ResponsibilitiesSet technical direction: Define and evolve the long-term architecture and technical strategy for Boulevard’s platform, ensuring scalability, resilience, and flexibility for future growth.
Lead complex initiatives: Drive cross-team, high-impact projects from concept through production, ensuring clear tradeoffs, alignment, and measurable outcomes.
Raise the bar: Establish engineering best practices for design, performance, reliability, and security, setting the standard for excellence across the org.
Mentor and grow talent: Guide and develop senior and staff engineers, helping them expand their technical leadership and multiply their impact.
Champion reliability and resilience: Own systemic improvements in observability, availability, and operational efficiency; ensure the platform is both robust and adaptable.
Influence across functions: Partner with Product, Design, and leadership to align business priorities with technical direction, balancing customer needs with long-term platform health.
Proven experience architecting and scaling large, complex systems in high-growth environments.
Deep expertise in distributed systems, APIs, and data modeling.
Proficiency in modern backend languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go); Elixir is a plus.
A track record of defining technical strategy and guiding organizations through key architectural transformations.
Strong ability to influence across teams and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated success mentoring senior engineers and shaping engineering culture at scale.
How we’ll take care of you:
Your starting total cash compensation (base salary + bonus) for this role is between $253,000 - $276,000 depending on your current skills, experience, training, and overall market demands. This salary range is subject to change, and there is always room for growth and advancement.
In addition to the wonderful people you’ll get to work with and challenging projects that’ll push you - Boulevard is here to make sure you’re always at the top of your game emotionally, mentally, and physically.
✨ We’ve got you covered with a 401(k) match plus dental, medical, vision, and life insurance.
🏝 Take a break whenever you need with our flexible vacation day policy.
🖥 Fully remote so you can choose where you want to work. You’ll receive a work from home stipend every month.
💚 Family planning resources and specialized support programs.
🔮 Equity: get ahead on the ground floor and grow with Boulevard.
💅 Boulevard Bucks Learning and Development program allows employees to explore businesses in the market we serve.
📲 We recommend following our official LinkedIn page to stay up to date on all things Boulevard life!
Boulevard Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All employment decisions at Boulevard Labs, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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