Principal Architect, Software Engineering

Market Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

StreetLight  pioneered the use of Big Data analytics to shed light on how people, goods, and services move, empowering smarter, data-driven transportation decisions. The company applies proprietary machine-learning algorithms and data processing resources to measure travel patterns of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians that enable complex transportation problem solving using analytics available on SaaS platform, StreetLight InSight®.

Acquired by Jacobs as a subsidiary in February 2022, StreetLight continues to provide innovative digital solutions to help communities reduce congestion, improve safe and equitable transportation, and maximize the positive impact of infrastructure investment.

StreetLight Data is seeking a Principal Software Architect to be part of our growing team. This is a key role that will be responsible for the overall technical architecture across the the StreetLight suite of products, and help ensure the continued success of our business.

This position reports to the Senior VP of Engineering.

Location : Hybrid, 2 days per week in San Francisco office

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture : Oversee the architecture of the StreetLight suite of products, and ensure good design, performance and scalability.
• Data Management : Define and evolve the company’s data management strategy, including data lakes, warehousing and real-time streaming.
• Technical Leadership : Mentor engineering teams, establish coding and design standards, and guide architectural decisions across projects.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product Management and related teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Innovation & R&D : Prototype and evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks, and incorporate them appropriately into the product roadmap.
• Governance & Security : Ensure data privacy, compliance, and security best practices are embedded in all architectural decisions.

Here's what you'll need

What We Offer

Competitive executive compensation package, including performance-based incentives tied to product growth and revenue.

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.).

A culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and impact.

Travel requirements :

Occasional travel to meet with dispersed team, attend customer feedback sessions and industry conferences.

Posted Salary Range : Minimum 200,000.00 Posted Salary Range : Upper 250,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $200,000.00 to $250,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 24, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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