Principal Software Engineer

Role Overview

At HealthEquity, we’re continuously evolving our technology platform to better serve our members, partners, and growing business. As we scale, we are investing in modern, resilient systems that enable innovation, improve efficiency, and ensure we can deliver reliable, high-quality experiences at every touchpoint. We’re hiring a Principal Software Engineer to play a critical role in that journey.

What You Will Do

You will operate at the intersection of technology, product, and business—bringing deep technical expertise while influencing outcomes that directly impact efficiency, scalability, and financial accuracy across the organization. This is a highly visible role where your contributions will: Accelerate modernization of finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, billing platforms) Improve reliability, scalability, and data integrity of core financial workflows Influence architecture decisions across multiple teams and domains Drive engineering excellence and innovation, including AI-driven productivity

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a highly visible role where your contributions will have a direct impact on the organization. You will have the opportunity to shape the technology platform and influence architecture decisions across multiple teams and domains. You will also have the opportunity to drive engineering excellence and innovation, including AI-driven productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 12–15+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in a senior technical leadership or lead role
• Proven experience designing, building, and implementing large-scale, complex enterprise systems
• Demonstrated track record of driving technical innovation and modernization initiatives
• Experience in the FinTech or financial systems domain

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• HSA contribution and match
• Dependent care FSA match
• Uncapped paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs
• Ongoing education & tuition assistance
• Gym and fitness reimbursement
• Wellness program incentives

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