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Principal Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Mon, Sep 21, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the development and architecture of scalable distributed systems, the full-time Principal Software Engineer will optimize code for high throughput workloads, design fault-tolerant systems, and ensure operational readiness while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities
  • Utilize standard software development practices for scoping, architecture, and testing of features
  • Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery
  • Proactively diagnose and resolve production issues while mentoring peers
Required qualifications
  • 6 to 10+ years of experience in software development
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash
  • Hands-on experience with multi-threaded embedded Linux applications
  • Familiarity with network or storage stacks and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, NVMe)
  • Experience with Linux Kernel/Driver programming and CI/CD environments

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