CareerPlan

Principal Software Engineer, VP

Burlington Massachusetts, USFull-time$120k–$203k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Principal technical authority leading the modernization of mission-critical financial platforms toward cloud-native, distributed architectures while shaping technical strategy and engineering excellence.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer (VP-level IC)

Builds

Large-scale, multi-tier, mission-critical enterprise systems and cloud-native platforms

Domain

Financial Services / Enterprise Software / Cloud Architecture

Required skills

Java, C++, C#, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, data modeling, compiler design, optimizers, solvers, code generation, semantic analysis, cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, high-performance system design

Preferred skills

Machine Learning, AI, cognitive computing, financial services domain expertise (Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, IBOR, Wealth Management)

Technologies

Java, C++, C#, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cloud platforms, CI/CD tools

Responsibilities

Define and evolve system architecture and design standards; lead resolution of high-risk, complex technical challenges; design, develop, test, and debug large-scale enterprise systems; establish technical governance and code review practices; mentor engineers and influence hiring strategies; provide expert-level troubleshooting for critical client deployments; advise senior management on technical risk and investment priorities

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence