The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  Emerson is hiring a Principal in Berkeley, CA.

• Role description

  The Principal we're after at Emerson reads Accountability the way most people read headlines: quickly, and between the lines. Pair quick-to-ship drive with 9 years and Emerson returns $175,000 - $270,000, a Berkeley base, and growth that outpaces the title.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Chase down the root cause instead of slapping on a patch
  • Leave every general system a little better than you found it
  • Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff
  • Turn 10 of pattern recognition into faster general calls
  • Trade quick wins for mission-driven fixes when the math favors patience

  What You'll Bring

  • Comfort with the remote cadence of a Berkeley-based operation
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • The judgment to distinguish a fire drill from an actual fire
  • Demonstrated capacity to mentor or support principal teammates
  • Working familiarity with remote schedules and team norms at Emerson
  • Sharp organizational skills and an ability to juggle multiple workstreams

  Emerson doesn't sell general so much as guarantee it, a safety-first distinction the Berkeley, CA team takes personally. We celebrate the person who asks the dumb question that saves the whole general project.

  Beginning at $175,000 - $270,000, your growth is mentored, your benefits are full, and your hours flex to match life in Berkeley, CA.

  We are actively reviewing applications for this Principal role this week.

  Tell us about the quality-obsessed project you're proudest of when you apply for this Principal seat.

• Required skills

  • Presentation Skills
  • Innovation
  • Facilitation
  • Accountability
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Delegation

• Benefits & perks

  • Basic life insurance
  • Game room and recreation space
  • Voluntary benefits marketplace
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Employee resource groups (ERGs)
  • Internet Reimbursement

• Apply before 2026-09-13

  Submit your application for this Remote general position.