Lead Software Engineer
Pepperstone
Lead Software Engineer
Pepperstone
Runs online forex and derivatives brokerage
Pepperstone · Budapest, Hungary (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-07-14
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Product Engineering
The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. You’ll find our 700+ team across 12 regions and 9 time zones.
We’re looking for a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple teams, influencing technical direction through expertise, collaboration and strong engineering practices.
You’ll work closely with Engineering Managers, Architects and delivery teams to drive high-impact technical initiatives, improve engineering quality and developer experience, and promote modern software engineering practices. The role has a strong focus on Continuous Delivery, automation, observability and scalable architecture.
You’ll also mentor engineers, contribute to technical strategy and help teams make better technical decisions — without relying on formal authority.
This position reports to the Engineering Manager for the Payments team, based in Budapest, Hungary.
Why you will enjoy working with us
More about Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit and
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Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
“We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.
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Runs online forex and derivatives brokerage
Pepperstone runs an online brokerage for retail and professional traders who trade currencies and contracts based on market prices. Its derivatives cover shares, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies, letting customers take positions on price movements without owning the underlying assets. Clients use trading applications to place orders, manage positions and fund accounts, supported by market analysis and multilingual customer service. Pepperstone earns money through trading spreads and commissions, with overnight funding charges on qualifying positions, and operates through regulated entities serving different jurisdictions. Founded in Melbourne in 2010, Pepperstone remains headquartered there.
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