Principal Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead enterprise-wide architectural initiatives, define long-term technology strategy, and deliver highly scalable, resilient distributed systems. This role represents the highest level of individual technical contribution within the organization, requiring deep expertise in system design, performance engineering, reliability architecture, and cross-organizational technical leadership.

What You Will Do

Define enterprise-level architectural standards, system design principles, and engineering guardrails that shape engineering work across multiple business units. Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems that operate at global scale.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will drive strategic engineering decisions, serve as a technical authority across multiple teams and platforms, and combine deep technical mastery with mature judgment, broad influence, and the ability to mentor and elevate senior engineers across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Ten or more years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proven expertise designing distributed, high-scale systems in production.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, Go, C++, or similar backend languages.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, system optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience leading cross-team technical initiatives across multiple business units.
• Strong expertise in reliability engineering and distributed architectures.
• Demonstrated leadership in architectural decision-making at enterprise scale.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of mentoring senior engineers and shaping engineering culture.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
• 100% remote work option.
• Long-term, multi-year employment engagement.
• Direct W2 employment with Bright Vision Technologies.
• No C2C, 1099, or third-party arrangements.
• H1B transfers welcomed for qualified candidates.
• Employment terms and visa policy aligned with Bright Vision SOW delivery roadmap.