--- title: 'Principal Software Engineer at Keyloop' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/principal-software-engineer-keyloop-ho-chi-minh-city-5ypw5fakev0t' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-12' --- # Principal Software Engineer at Keyloop - **Company:** Keyloop - **Location:** Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/keyloop/737a735b-a1a9-4c72-972e-918c626136e1 ## Job description Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers. We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs. We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it? ## Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Innovation - Define the long-term technical vision for a major part of Keyloop’s platform and translate it into actionable architectural direction. - Solve the most technically challenging, ambiguous problems, especially those that span multiple teams or domains. - Set and evolve technical standards and best practices to improve quality, scalability, and maintainability. Execution & Delivery - Drive the execution of the most critical and strategic technical initiatives for the company. - Foresee and mitigate major risks (technical, operational, architectural) early; propose and lead mitigation plans. - Lead planning and coordination for large, cross-team initiatives; create clarity via roadmaps and milestones. Leadership & Influence - Mentor Staff Engineers and other senior technical leaders; raise the technical bar through coaching and example. - Identify and drive technical initiatives that are not explicitly assigned when they materially improve outcomes. - Build alignment and momentum across teams through influence, facilitation, and principled decision-making. Communication & Collaboration - Communicate a compelling technical vision that motivates multiple teams and influences senior stakeholders. - Write high-quality design/strategy documents and architecture decisions adopted across teams. - Represent Keyloop’s technology strategy to executive leadership and, when needed, customers and partners. Product & Business Impact - Demonstrate deep understanding of Keyloop’s business, competitive landscape, and industry trends. - Ensure technical strategy enables product strategy; partner with Product and Design to maximize customer value. - Connect technical investments and trade-offs to business outcomes (speed, reliability, cost, and opportunity). ## What we are looking for - Proven ability to set long-term technical vision and guide architecture across multiple teams/domains. - Track record delivering outcomes on high-stakes, ambiguous initiatives, including risk identification and mitigation. - Demonstrated influence beyond one team such as mentoring senior engineers and raising standards at scale. - Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong product/business acumen and ability to connect technical direction to business strategy and industry trends. What Success Looks Like For You - Defines long-term platform direction for a major area and becomes the ‘go-to’ leader for the hardest problems. - Drives execution of critical initiatives while anticipating and mitigating major risks before they become issues. - Elevates engineering through mentorship of senior engineers and by setting a visible standard of excellence. - Communicates effectively across audiences, including representing technology strategy with execs and externally when required. Why join us? We’re on a journey to become market leaders in our space – and with that comes some incredible opportunities. Collaborate and learn from industry experts from all over the globe. Work with game-changing products and services. Get the training and support you need to try new things, adapt to quick changes and explore different paths. Join Keyloop and progress your career, your way. An inclusive environment to thrive We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. One that respects all dimensions of diversity.  We promote an inclusive culture within our business, and we celebrate different employees and lifestyles – not just on key days, but every day. Be rewarded for your efforts We believe people should be paid based on their performance so our pay and benefits reflect this and are designed to attract the very best talent. We encourage everyone in our organisation to explore opportunities which enable them to grow their career through investment in their development but equally by working in a culture which fosters support and unbridled collaboration. Keyloop doesn’t require academic qualifications for this position. We select based on experience and potential, not credentials. We are also an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. "At Keyloop, AI is a daily ally: We encourage and train every employee to use our AI tools to boost their creativity and productivity." ## About Keyloop ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Keyloop is the world’s largest automotive technology company, providing platforms and tools that connect car retailers and manufacturers across more than 90 countries to power the full retail journey. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Francisco Partners in 2021) - **Headquarters**: Reading, United Kingdom - **Founded**: Originated over 40 years ago (as Kerridge); rebranded as Keyloop in 2021 - **Founders**: Original founders not publicly disclosed; the company traces its roots to Kerridge in Hungerford, UK ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Automotive retail technology, dealer management software, omnichannel retailing, and customer experience solutions - **Target customers**: B2B – automotive retailers (dealerships) and OEMs (car manufacturers) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To use technology to make car buying and servicing simpler, smoother, and better for everyone, putting exceptional experiences first (“Experience-First”). ## Products & Services Keyloop offers a suite of SaaS and integrated solutions for the automotive retail ecosystem. Major offerings include: - **Keyloop DMS (Dealer Management System)** – Core platform for dealership operations (sales, service, parts, finance). - **enquiryMAX** – Sales engagement and lead management platform for dealers. - **RAPID RTC** – Real-time customer communication and service marketing tool. - **MotorDocs** – Digital document management and e-signature solution for vehicle transactions. - **FISC** – Integrated financial services and compliance platform. - **SilverBullet** – Vehicle marketing and merchandising solution to accelerate online sales. - **SERTI** – Warranty and service contract administration platform. - **Automotive Transformation Group (ATG)** – Omnichannel retailing and digital customer journey solutions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of GBP 113 million (per LinkedIn, 2025 data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Owned by Francisco Partners (a leading tech investment firm); partners with 80+ OEMs and 20,000+ retailers - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired seven companies since 2021 (enquiryMAX, RAPID RTC, MotorDocs, FISC, SilverBullet, SERTI, ATG) - Headcount approximately 1,862 (+4.7% YoY, +108 people) - Global presence: offices across 32 countries including UK, India, Canada, Czechia, Spain - 100,000+ LinkedIn followers (monthly +0.5%, yearly +8.9%) ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale and legacy**: Nearly 50 years of automotive domain expertise; trusted by 20,000+ retailers and 80 OEMs in 90+ countries – the largest global automotive technology company. - **Experience-First platform**: A unified approach that connects the entire customer journey, from online browsing to service bay, differentiating from fragmented point solutions. - **Deep OEM integrations**: Longstanding relationships with manufacturers and a partner ecosystem that makes switching costly for clients. - **Tailored acquisitions**: Strategically adding best-in-class solutions (e.g., ATG for omnichannel, RAPID RTC for communications) to create a comprehensive integrated suite. ## Strategic Focus - **Building the world’s first truly connected auto retail ecosystem** – integrating data, retailers, OEMs, and partners. - **Artificial Intelligence and innovation**: Hiring for AI Solutions Engineer (Salesforce Agentforce) and pushing AI/ML capabilities (CTO Amit Monovich brings cloud/AI expertise from Salesforce). - **Continued acquisition and partner growth**: Actively seeking more partners that share the “Experience-First” vision. - **Sustainability**: “Power to Change” initiative focusing on environmental impact, community volunteering, and employee well-being. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Experience-First” mindset – the same customer-centric philosophy is applied internally, attracting top talent and fostering an environment where meaningful contributions are recognised. - **Flexibility**: Truly flexible and hybrid work opportunities; focus on outcomes rather than days in the office. Offices worldwide for collaboration, but remote work is supported and trusted. - **Growth and development**: Well-established frameworks for career development; employees are empowered to take charge of their own success and learning. - **Diverse teams**: Distributed across 32 countries with a global mindset; roles in engineering, product, customer enablement, sales, marketing, IT, finance, and more. - **Perks**: Emphasis on work-life balance, meaningful work in a rapidly digitising industry, and a chance to shape the future of automotive retail. ## Sources 1. [keyloop.com/careers](https://keyloop.com/careers) 2. [keyloop.com/about-us](https://keyloop.com/about-us) 3. [jobs.lever.co/keyloop](https://jobs.lever.co/keyloop) 4. [linkedin.com/company/keyloop](https://linkedin.com/company/keyloop) 5. 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