Principal Software Engineer - Netwrix Data and Platform Group

Principal Software Engineer - Netwrix Data and Platform Group About Us

At Netwrix, our mission is to revolutionize data security by placing identity at the core - providing unparalleled visibility and control. Engineered and supported by over 900 highly talented, motivated employees and hundreds of trusted partners in nearly every geography, Netwrix solutions are relied upon daily by security professionals across more than 13,500 organizations in over 100 countries around the world.

Over the past two decades, Netwrix has expanded its market presence through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions, and are proud to be backed by renowned private equity firms, TA Associates and Centerbridge Partners. Netwrix maintains a global presence, fostering a remote-first work environment while encouraging and facilitating frequent face‑to‑face interaction with colleagues, customers, and partners.

We are building a cutting‑edge Platform that will transform the way our customers identify, protect and govern their data. This will revolutionize how customers secure their data by placing identity at the core – providing unparalleled visibility and control.

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of cutting‑edge enterprise security products in the areas of Data and our overall SaaS security product portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving the architecture and engineering of scalable, secure, and cloud‑ready platforms that serve Fortune 500 customers across hybrid environments, spanning both cloud‑native and on‑prem infrastructure.

This is a senior‑most technical role where innovation, hands‑on leadership, and enterprise product engineering converge to solve some of the most pressing identity security challenges faced by large organizations today.

• Lead the architecture and technical direction of Netwrix enterprise‑grade identity security products with hybrid (cloud + on‑prem) deployment models.
• Architect scalable multi‑tenant cloud services while supporting deployable on‑prem versions for regulated customers.
• Define foundational cloud platform capabilities to be leveraged by all products in the Netwrix portfolio.
• Ensure architectural decisions align with security, privacy, and compliance frameworks to meet enterprise and regulatory standards.

• Partner with product and engineering teams to translate complex customer requirements into robust, extensible software solutions.
• Lead technical evaluations, architecture reviews, and platform decisions across multiple engineering squads.
• Drive standardization for all SaaS products to ensure a consistent and performant experience for Netwrix customers.
• Champion the use of AI‑driven approaches within the software development process to enhance quality, speed, and innovation.

• Define the technical vision and roadmap for our Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and other data specific products.
• Integrate best in class Azure native and/or compatible SaaS capabilities with Netwrix cloud products.

• Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering culture across product lines.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to executives, product leaders, and strategic customers.
• Represent Netwrix in industry forums, customer briefings, and technical communities.

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years leading architecture and development of enterprise security products.
• Proven expertise in building and shipping data‑centric capabilities hosted in Azure.
• Deep understanding of hybrid/cloud‑native architectures and on‑prem software delivery models (e.g., containers, VMs, Kubernetes operators).
• Programming expertise in languages like Ruby and Python, with experience building distributed, high‑scale systems.
• Advanced experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Prior experience as a Principal Engineer or equivalent in an enterprise security or software company.
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