Principal Software Engineer

Skip to main content. sitemap Profile Sign Out View More Jobs Principal Software Engineer Seattle, WA, United StatesSanta Clara, CA, United StatesUnited States Trending Job Identification 334289 Job Category Product Development Posting Date 07/16/2026, 09:11 PM Role Individual Contributor Job Type Regular Employee Does this position require a security clearance? No Years 6 to 10+ years Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English Job Description Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems.  Drive architecture discussions and make sound technical tradeoff decisions.  Own complex projects end-to-end, from requirements through production deployment and operational support.  Contribute to long-term technical strategy and roadmap planning.  Software Development Write high-quality, production-grade code with strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and observability.  Build and optimize distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure components.  Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis.  Improve system scalability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.  Collaboration & Influence Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, architects, security teams, and partner engineering organizations.  Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance.  Influence engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes across teams.  Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.  Operational Excellence Participate in on-call rotations and incident response processes.  Improve monitoring, alerting, and automation tooling.  Champion reliability engineering and security best practices.    Responsibilities Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). 6+ years of professional software engineering experience. Strong programming skills in one or more high level programming languages such as Java and/or Python.Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. Strong understanding of: System design and software architecture APIs and microservices Databases and data modeling CI/CD and DevOps practices Observability and operational tooling Proven ability to independently lead technical initiatives. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.  Preferred QualificationsExperience with public cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks. Experience improving engineering productivity and developer workflows. Knowledge of security, scalability, and performance optimization best practices. Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading technical workstreams. Qualifications Disclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $99,600 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and...