Principal Software Engineer; On-Site

Principal Software Engineer

Plano, Texas (near Dallas) | No Relocation Assistance.

On-Site | No Relocation Assistance

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical vision and innovation of our development organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for building scalable, high‑quality applications. The Principal Software Engineer will shape architectural direction, mentor engineering teams, and play a key role in influencing product development strategy. This position requires strong leadership, collaboration across departments, and the ability to stay ahead of industry trends.

• Define and lead the architectural vision for scalable, maintainable software systems aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate and adopt technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance performance, scalability, and developer productivity.
• Establish and enforce best practices in coding standards, testing, documentation, and software quality.
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, knowledge‑sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to elevate team capabilities.
• Collaborate with design, product, and QA teams to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions on schedule.
• Act as the technical liaison between engineering and other departments, ensuring alignment of business and technical goals.
• Own complex technical projects, driving them from concept through delivery.
• Lead architectural reviews and facilitate decision‑making across stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, patterns, and tools, recommending adoption where beneficial.
• Champion engineering process improvements to increase efficiency, collaboration, and code quality.

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on scalable applications and systems design.
• Strong background in software design principles, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, Graph
  
  QL, and JSON.
• Proficiency with relational and No
  
  SQL databases, including SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, and Redis.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with unit testing and end‑to‑end testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.

• Ability to access and work in assigned office environments.
• Proficiency using standard office equipment including laptops and keyboards.
• Willingness to comply with company policies and procedures, and consistently uphold professional standards.

• 401(k) with 6% match
• 18 days PTO + 5 sick days
• FREE
  - Comprehensive benefits for you and your family
• Opportunity to lead exciting, modern projects with a collaborative engineering team
• Notes: U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only. Background and drug screen required.