Principal Software Engineer
MeituanAbout the role
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences
Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies
Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance, and provide feedback to peers during code reviews
Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, and help onboard new team members
Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications
Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt
Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies
Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 3+ years experience with a PhD
Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field
Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
Demonstrated grasp of data structures and algorithms, including graph theory and optimization techniques
Knowledge of NLP techniques, including text preprocessing, tokenization, and sentiment analysis
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build innovative application experiences
- Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies
- Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance
- Set direction and goals for teams, lead major initiatives, and provide technical guidance
- Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications
- Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues
- Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies
- Establish ownership of components, features, or systems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR 3+ years experience with a PhD
- Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems
Skills mentioned
About Meituan
Adhering to the ‘Retail + Technology’ strategy, Meituan commits to its mission that 'We help people eat better, live better'. Since its establishment in March 2010, Meituan has advanced the digital upgrading of services and goods retail on both supply and demand sides. Together with our partners we provide quality services for consumers. On 20 September, 2018, Meituan was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Meituan has always put customers first, and continuously increased its R&D investment in new technologies. Meituan will join hands with all partners to fulfill our social responsibility and create more values for the society.