Principal Software Architect
About the job
- At least 10 years of experience in software engineering, software architecture, or technical leadership roles.
- A strong track record designing multi-tier distributed systems while actively writing production code and bootstrapping core technical frameworks.
- Deep experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, containerization, DevSecOps practices, and Infrastructure-as-Code using OpenTofu or Pulumi.
- Proven capability to guide cross-functional technical teams, establish engineering baselines, and drive architectural adoption without direct management authority.
- Exceptional written and verbal English skills to communicate complex architectural decisions and trade-offs to client leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
- A solid project management foundation grounded in Agile methodologies and modern delivery tools.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Drive architecture strategies for new applications and legacy platform modernizations; write core code components to bootstrap frameworks and set implementation baselines.
- Accelerate adoption of reusable libraries, standardized workflows, DevSecOps principles, and automated CI/CD pipelines across client development teams.
- Partner with product managers and client stakeholders to bring visibility to infrastructure costs and help define Service Level Agreements.
- Lead engineering communities, conduct architectural reviews, and mentor tech leads to foster technical rigor and continuous delivery quality.
- Prior experience developing software within business consulting, enterprise SaaS, or advisory environments.
- Hands-on experience building technical consensus across cross-functional and matrixed client teams.
- Active contributions to open-source software projects or technical developer communities.
- A track record of designing internal training programs and uplifting engineering practices.
About the company
RYZ Labs helps startups grow by providing top-tier technical talent. The company builds startups from the ground up and also supports existing startups looking to scale by supplying skilled engineers, product and design talent, and related development resources. Its approach works by connecting startups with a vetted pool of engineers and experts, enabling hiring, team augmentation, and project-based development to move ideas into working products quickly. RYZ Labs differentiates itself by offering end-to-end startup support rather than just staffing, combining startup-building experience with rapid access to senior technical teams, and a focus on helping startups achieve rapid, scalable growth. The goal is to help startups launch, grow, and succeed by assembling strong technical teams fast.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- In 2026, RYZ Labs posted dozens of open roles across Argentina, Buenos Aires, and Los Angeles.
- Its March 2026 blog claims 50% faster time-to-market through founder-paced LatAm engineering.
- RYZ Labs is hiring Head of Enterprise AI Sales, signaling enterprise expansion.
What critics are saying
- RYZ Labs still relies on contract labor; retention and quality control stay brittle.
- Its 2026 job board includes many AI-trainer roles, exposing commoditization pressure.
- Binding arbitration in Los Angeles and class-action waivers increase employee and customer friction.
What makes RYZ Labs unique
- Jordan Metzner and Sam Nadler built RYZ Labs as a venture studio-plus-staffing hybrid.
- RYZ Labs pairs startup incubation with LatAm engineering, design, data, and AI talent.
- Since 2022, RYZ Labs launched HipTrain and Offsiteio before outside investment.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options