Principal Engineer (Golang)

Vancouver, Greater Vancouver

On-site

Contract

$170K – $200K CAD

1 weeks ago

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Employment type: Contract · On-site
Posted: October 25, 2026
Salary range: $170,000–$200,000 CAD per year
Province: British Columbia (BC)

Hiring confidence: Some gaps · 56/100

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Job Description Job Description Starboard Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is searching for an experienced Principal Engineer. Our client is a top-tier, venture-backed, Series-B, US-based tech startup with a team of experts in the Identity and Access Management space (IAM). Successful candidates with be highly experience with Golang and ideally have a background within the security space. Read below for further details. Apply today and our team will reach out to qualified candidates to dis…

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About this role in British Columbia

Average salary for Principal Engineer (Golang) in British Columbia

Median $105,551 per year, with most postings between $90,614 and $117,909 (Civil engineers, 2026-08, 30 postings). This posting advertises $170,000–$200,000.

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Typical qualifications for Canadian employers

Highly experienced with Golang
Background in security space (preferred)
Experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Proven track record as a Principal or senior-level engineer
Strong software architecture and system design skills

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What you'll do

Lead technical architecture and design decisions
Mentor and guide engineering team members
Develop high-quality Golang-based solutions
Drive engineering best practices
Contribute to Identity and Access Management solutions

What you'll need

Highly experienced with Golang
Background in security space (preferred)
Experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Proven track record as a Principal or senior-level engineer
Strong software architecture and system design skills