Principal Software Engineer

Accurant International•Minneapolis, MN

7h•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for the design and development of our software product initiatives in electric power system analysis, visualization, and optimization of electric utility data. In this role, you will contribute to technologies that support efficient energy management and decarbonization and expand the use of renewable energy, positively impacting the future of the planet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Related Field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
6-15 years of experience in software development with a demonstrated ability to deliver software solutions in a professional setting.
Effective competency in one or more compiled programming languages (Rust, C/C++), and one or more interpreted languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Strong Background in Mathematics
Formal ML Training, Agentic Systems Experience
Experience with JSON, XML, DB Management, SQL, Kubernetes, and Scalable Open-Source DB Technologies.
Geometry of Space, Graphics Development (DirectX, OpenGL), UI Design Experience
Power Industry Experience
Familiarity with software development tools and frameworks (e.g., VS, VS Code, Git, Docker, Jenkins, etc.).

Responsibilities

Design & Development: Develop high-quality software design and performance architecture. Write clean, scalable code needed to support the energy transition, including solar and batteries, EVs, grid analytics, etc.
Lead & Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including company leadership, designers, and other developers, to gather requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs. Lead and mentor junior developers.
Innovate: Investigate, prototype, and apply new technologies to drive innovation in enterprise software applications.
Optimize: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Continuously improve software development processes and contribute to team best practices.
Support and Maintenance: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing applications, including troubleshooting and fixing issues as they arise.