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Principal Software Engineer

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-25

Core

Define and drive technical vision, architecture, and long-term strategy for end-user experience and foundational architecture powering PAM, MySignin & Myaccess initiatives, advancing AI-powered administration and platform modernization.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer (Platform & AI/ML Architecture)

Builds

Scalable, secure, resilient, and accessible cloud-based distributed systems and AI/ML solutions for cross-organizational initiatives.

Domain

Cloud computing, AI/ML, Platform Engineering, Enterprise Identity & Access Management

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure | product features

Required skills

Cloud-based software design and troubleshooting, Backend technologies, Distributed systems architecture, AI/ML integration, Query languages (Kusto), C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, React, C#

Preferred skills

Agency experience, Thought leadership, Technical review facilitation

Responsibilities

Establish engineering excellence through architectural guidance and operational rigor, Mentor and develop senior engineers, Partner with engineering, product, design, and security leaders to influence roadmap decisions, Resolve complex technical challenges, Ensure successful execution of high-impact investments.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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