Principal Engineer

Position: Principal Engineer – Software & Build Engineering

Work Mode: Hybrid

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer with expertise in both Software Engineering and Build Engineering. This hybrid role is ideal for a professional passionate about developing high-performance, scalable software systems and optimizing complex build pipelines. The ideal candidate will lead architecture design, mentor engineering teams, and ensure robust deployment practices.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance software systems using C++, C#, and .NET technologies
• Architect scalable, real-time, multi-threaded, event-driven systems
• Work with low-level Windows internals, integrating with COM and ActiveX components
• Optimize existing code to meet performance, scalability, and maintainability goals
• Mentor and guide development teams on best practices in architecture, design, and testing
• Ensure adherence to modern SDLC, agile practices, and continuous improvement processes
• Conduct performance profiling and bottleneck resolution in complex systems

Build Engineering Responsibilities

• Lead the design and automation of build pipelines using Makefiles, InstallShield, and related tools
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines for streamlined development and deployment
• Oversee Perforce version control and establish best practices for source code management
• Troubleshoot build failures, deployment issues, and provide root cause analysis
• Improve build system performance and reliability through strategic optimizations
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and development teams for cross-environment integration
• Mentor junior engineers on release engineering and version control practices

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in software development with C++, C#, and .NET
• Strong experience in building real-time, multithreaded, event-driven systems
• Expertise in COM, ActiveX, and system-level Windows programming
• Deep understanding of Windows Internals
• Proficient in Makefile scripting, build automation, and Perforce version control
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Bamboo)
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud-based build environments
• Knowledge of cross-platform development best practices
• Familiarity with software release management and versioning workflows
• Exposure to virtualization technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)