Principal Software Engineer

NICE•Sandy, UT

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who brings exceptional technical depth, strong ownership, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable systems. This individual will play a critical role in driving architectural direction, mentoring engineers, and delivering impactful solutions aligned with business priorities. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing technical strategy, and elevating engineering excellence across the team.

Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of delivering complex systems at scale
Deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, and modern development practices
Strong coding skills in one or more of the following: Java, Python, C#, or similar
Experience designing and building cloud-native applications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Proven ability to lead large technical initiatives and influence across teams
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

Define and drive the architecture of scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems
Set engineering standards and best practices across teams
Lead design reviews and guide critical technical decisions
Own end-to-end delivery of complex features and systems
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-impact initiatives
Ensure high code quality, performance, and maintainability
Mentor and develop engineers, raising the overall technical bar of the team
Lead by example through hands-on coding and problem-solving
Help identify and attract top engineering talent
Identify opportunities to leverage modern technologies (including AI/ML where applicable) to drive innovation
Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Influence long-term technical roadmap and investment decisions