Principal Software Engineer - Netwrix Data and Platform Group

Netwrix Corporation

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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-premise 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Principal Engineer or equivalent in an enterprise security or software company.
Experience building compliance-ready products (e.g., SOC 2, FedRAMP, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
Contributions to open standards or open-source software.
Experience with CI/CD, policy-as-code, and DevSecOps pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

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.