Lead Engineer

Green Dot · Birmingham, AL | Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CA

principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 19, 2026
$139,900 – $199,300
USD per year

About this role

Green Dot is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Birmingham, AL | Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CA. The posting calls out experience with C#, SQL, Azure, Docker. Compensation is listed at $139,900–$199,300 per year.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Birmingham, AL | Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CA
Posted
May 19, 2026

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Job description

from Green Dot careers

We’re looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.

This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Location Requirement

This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations:


New York, NY; Birmingham, AL; Miami, FL; Tampa, FL; Blue Ash or Cincinnati, OH; or Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineer with deep expertise in .NET, C#, SQL Server and Azure cloud technologies. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable, cloud-native applications and driving Azure migration initiatives. You will lead engineering efforts in a dynamic, AI-enhanced development lifecycle (AIDLC), collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using .NET, C#, and SQL Server.
  • Architect and execute Azure migration strategies, including re-platforming and modernization of legacy systems.
  • Build and optimize cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services (e.g., AKS, Cosmos DB, App Services, Functions).
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