Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary

To shape the next generation of macOS and Linux endpoint technology, the full-time Principal Software Engineer will set technical direction, implement features, and lead design and architecture efforts while working remotely or from locations in San Francisco, Denver, or Boston.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and communicate the technical direction for macOS and Linux Agents, translating product needs into executable engineering plans
• Contribute directly to the codebase by implementing features, reviewing code, and resolving high-priority defects
• Lead design, architecture, and code reviews, ensuring alignment on security, reliability, and performance across platforms

Required Qualifications:

• 8-12+ years of professional software engineering experience, particularly in building production systems software
• Strong systems-engineering experience across macOS and Linux, with deep expertise in at least one platform
• Proven experience designing and delivering security-critical endpoint software or privileged Agents
• Strong knowledge of Unix-like operating systems, including processes, permissions, and inter-process communication
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including architecture decisions and mentoring engineers