principal software engineer

Trevity LLC

Job Description
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Trevity LLC is seeking Principal Software Engineers to provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for enterprise-scale imagery exploitation, geospatial intelligence, and advanced analytics platforms supporting the IC and DoD enterprise. This role is responsible for driving the design and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and mission-focused software solutions leveraging cloud-native architectures, microservices, geospatial processing pipelines, and advanced API frameworks.
<br>Principal engineers will serve as senior technical advisors across multiple development efforts, lead architecture decisions, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate directly with government stakeholders to modernize analytic and imagery exploitation workflows.
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<br>Required Skills
<br><br>
Education & Experience
<br><ul>
<li>Master’s degree and minimum 13 years of experience in software engineering or full stack development; OR</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree and minimum 15 years of experience in software engineering or full stack development; OR</li>
<li>Minimum 17 years of equivalent professional experience in software engineering or related field.</li>
</ul>
Technical Skills
<br><ul>
<li>Demonstrated firsthand experience in at least four of the following:</li>
<li>Java, JavaScript, or Python enterprise application development-Web services architecture, design, and development</li>
<li>Relational database design</li>
<li>Spatial database design</li>
<li>NoSQL database design</li>
<li>Microservice architecture and development</li>
<li>Containerization and orchestration</li>
<li>API development</li>
<li>Cloud-native development in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud</li>
<li>Extensive experience with enterprise database development and distributed systems.</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years of experience working within Agile and Lean software development environments.</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years of experience serving as a Scrum Lead, Team Lead, or Technical Lead.</li>
<li>Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps methodologies.</li>
<li>Strong experience designing enterprise-scale software architectures and secure cloud-native solutions.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and engage directly with senior stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
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<br>Desired Skills
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<ul>
<li>Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Professional.</li>
<li>Extensive experience developing advanced geospatial analysis tools and automation workflows.</li>
<li>Experience integrating enterprise geospatial COTS applications and imagery exploitation platforms.</li>
<li>Experience supporting SAR, RADAR, or advanced imagery processing technologies.</li>
<li>Deep experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, GeoServer, Image Server, and related geospatial platforms.</li>
<li>Experience with OGC standards, API abstraction layers, and modern enterprise service architectures.</li>
<li>Experience developing automated detection algorithms, terrain analysis visualization tools, or AI/ML-enabled analytics workflows.</li>
<li>Experience supporting enterprise geospatial modernization efforts across government or defense organizations.</li>
</ul>
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<br>About Trevity LLC
<br><br>
Trevity is a Minority-Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business built on talent, teamwork, and trust. We are headquartered in the VA/MD/DC metropolitan area providing expertise in science and analytical services to the US Government.
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Our promise to both customer and employee is to achieve a positive working relationship by establishing trust while committing to growing as a team. To achieve our vision of staying at the forefront of an ever-evolving environment, we will stay devoted to ensuring Trevity’s workforce has the proper training, tools, and skills needed to support the customer.

Principal Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

<div>RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available<p></p>
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes<p></p>
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret<p></p>
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h2><p></p>
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work &mdash; and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.<p></p><p><b>
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.</b></p><p></p><p>
Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position will support our Aeronautics Systems sector in <b>Oklahoma City, OK</b>.</p><p></p><p>
The selected candidate will join our team of software engineers to:</p><ul><li>
Support the development of Strategic Operating Units, executing both sustainment and modernization programs.</li><li>
Contribute to software engineering initiatives for several programs with software design &amp; development, software test and integration, and DevOps expertise</li><li>
Use a variety of software languages, technologies, and industry best practices.</li><li>
Support all phases of the development life cycle for flight, mission, lab and tools software.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Basic Qualifications</b><b>:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience; OR Master&rsquo;s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR PhD with 1 year of related experience</li><li>
Familiar with Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software.</li><li>
Familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle and Agile framework as a Product Owner, SCRUM Master, and/or team member.</li><li>
Experience with developing software and scripts on various programming languages: C, C++, Python, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, AND/OR KornShell for Safety-Critical applications/Systems.</li><li>
Familiar with Architecting, Designing, Implementing, Integrating, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software running on various RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux).</li><li>
Familiar with Static &amp; Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, Fortify, AND/OR SonarQube</li><li>
Familiar with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools.</li><li>
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b><b>:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Active U.S. government Secret clearance</p></li><li>
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills at all levels of employees and management</li><li>
Experience with Agile Software Development, object-oriented architectures, designs, programming, debugging, and hardware-software integration and testing.</li><li>
Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, Code Quality, Static Analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, AND/OR Jenkins</li><li>
Experience architecting, Designing, Modeling (Rhapsody or Cameo), Implementing, Maintaining, integrating, and Debugging OO C++ software running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux.</li><li>
Experience with DOORs AND Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, AND/OR Bash.</li><li>
Experience with Static &amp; Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, Fortify, AND/OR SonarQube</li><li>
Experience with software network interfaces -and troubleshooting networks (TCP/IP, UDP, LAN, VLAN, SNMP or others).</li></ul><p></p>
Primary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00<p></p>
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.<p></p>
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.<p></p>
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.<p></p>
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.</div>

Microsoft

<div><b>Overview</b><br>
<div>
The Cloud &amp; AI organization accelerates Microsoft&rsquo;s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers&rsquo; heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. Microsoft is one of the largest enterprise service companies in the world.</div><div>
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The &lsquo;Microsoft Red Team Engineering&rsquo; team develops red team tools for use by human operators. We also build AI red team services that automate those same tools for security defenders. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer interested in building AI capabilities that automate end-to-end red team engagements; advancing state of the art use of generative AI and agentic systems, developing and leveraging their understanding of attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, building novel yet robust online services, and learning from some of the most experienced offensive tool developers in the industry. In this role, you&rsquo;ll help build cutting edge capabilities designed to scale red team insights to stakeholders across Microsoft. Our engineers come from diverse backgrounds, are passionate about our products, and grounded in our customers&rsquo; needs. Our team values thoughtful engineering, the ability to develop relationships with your peers and partners, and the ability to focus on the outcomes that matter.</div><div>
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Microsoft&rsquo;s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.</div><div>
</div><div>
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.</div><br>
<b>
Responsibilities</b><br>
<ul><li>
Design, implement, and support AI-driven red team services using generative as well as traditional AI techniques</li><li>
Research, experiment with, and productionize frontier AI capabilities and design patterns</li><li>
Research the latest attack techniques used by internal red teams and external threat actors</li><li>
Contribute to red team tools for use by both human operators and AI red teaming services</li><li>
Support partner development teams in contributing to our services and tools</li><li>
Partner with internal defensive security teams to improve their detection, investigation, and response capabilities</li><li>
Build strong relationships with your peers through design, code reviews, and mentoring.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Qualifications</b><br>
<div><b>
Required qualifications:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.</li></ul></div><div>
</div><div><b>
Other Requirements</b></div><div><ul><li>
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</li></ul></div><div>
</div><div><b>
Preferred Qualifications:
</b></div><div><ul><li>Expertise in red teaming, adversarial testing, and offensive security&mdash;including threat emulation, vulnerability discovery, and ethical hacking.</li><li>
Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI systems.</li><li>
Strong background in system design and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).</li><li>
8 years of professional software development experience in an OOL such as C# or Java and Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science or related fields, or equivalent experience</li></ul></div><br>
<br>
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<p>Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800.00 - $274,800.00 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000.00 - $304,200.00 per year.
</p><p></p><p>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:<br>
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</p><p><br>
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><p></p><p><br>
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process<b>.</b></p></div>

Principal Software Engineer - Red Team

Roblox

<div>San Mateo, CA, United StatesEngineeringID: 6354</div>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><p>Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences&ndash; all created by our global community of developers and creators.
</p><p>At Roblox, we&rsquo;re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device.<b> </b>We&rsquo;re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
</p><p>A career at Roblox means you&rsquo;ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.</p></div><p>
From the early days, simulated physics has been the foundation of the way users build in Roblox. Our physics engine enables dynamic environments with emergent behavior making games more immersive and exciting.</p>
<p>
The Physics team develops Roblox's proprietary distributed physics engine. Our team implements the mathematical models behind our dynamic simulation engine, and ships engine APIs and tools that developers use every day. These models incorporate rigid body dynamics arising from external forces, collisions, and constraints while optimizing for real-time performance. We work on integrating the low level physics solver into the rest of the engine for online gameplay across multiple platforms. You will report to the Physics Environment Engineering Manager.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
You Will:</b></h2>
<ul><li><b>Innovate and implement powerful physics features</b> that empower Roblox developers to create immersive and dynamic experiences.</li>
<li><b>Drive innovation through research and rapid prototyping</b>, translating new ideas into practical solutions that stand the test of time.</li>
<li><b>Optimize and enhance the robustness and performance</b> of the physics engine and its integrations, ensuring a seamless user experience.</li>
<li><b>Collaborate with internal teams and external developers</b>, providing expert support and guidance to improve feature utilization and resolve technical challenges.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>You Have:</b></h2>
<ul><li><b>Extensive C++ Development:</b> 8+ years of professional experience writing high-performance, optimized C++ code (2+ years if with an advanced degree).</li>
<li><b>Performance Engineering:</b> Demonstrated ability to use multithreading and SIMD optimization techniques to enhance application efficiency with knowledge of modern computer architecture and its impact on software performance.</li>
<li><b>Physics and Numerical Methods Experience:</b> Practical experience applying numerical methods to solve problems in real-time physics simulation.</li>
<li><b>Real-Time Physics Expertise:</b> Proven experience developing and deploying real-time and online multiplayer physics simulations.</li>
<li><b>Physics SDK Familiarity:</b> Hands-on experience integrating and applying physics SDKs such as PhysX, Havok, and Bullet.</li>
<li><b>Educational Background:</b> Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience.</li>
</ul><div><div><div><p>
For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on <b>this page</b>.</p></div><div>
Annual Salary Range</div><div>
$295,250&mdash;$345,040 USD</div></div></div><div><p>
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).</p>
<p>
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.</p>
<p>
For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.</p></div></div></div>

Principal Software Engineer, Physics

Raytheon

<div><p><b>Date Posted:</b></p>
2026-04-15<p><b>
Country:</b></p>
United States of America<p><b>
Location:</b></p>
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord<p><b>
Position Role Type:</b></p>
Onsite<p><b>
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:</b><b>
</b></p>Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
<p><b>Security Clearance Type:
</b></p>Secret - Current<p><b>
Security Clearance Status:
</b></p>Active and existing security clearance required on day 1<p></p><p>
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world&rsquo;s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.</p><p></p><p>
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today&rsquo;s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow&rsquo;s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.</p><p></p><p>
Raytheon&rsquo;s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) Engineering Execution Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Integrated Product Team (IPT) Program Lead for the Patriot Software and Training Devices IPT. In this position, you will oversee the strategy, execution, development, and delivery of all Software and Training Devices scope for the program. You will provide leadership to assure quality, timeliness and cost efficiency of Patriot Software and Training Devices components in accordance with the contract requirements and planned budget and schedule. This role will involve frequent collaboration with program management, the office of the chief engineer, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Cross Product Teams (CPTs), and external parties. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing costs, schedules, and execution activities, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, proposal costing and leadership reviews, staffing projections, and monthly metrics tracking. This position is onsite based in Tewksbury, MA.</p><p></p><p><b>
What You Will Do</b></p><ul><li>
Responsible for cost, schedule and execution for Patriot Software and Training Devices scope for assigned programs</li><li>
Lead development and reporting of proposal costing efforts</li><li>
Provide mentorship and guidance to team leaders and engineers within the Patriot Software and Training Devices team</li><li>
Collaborate regularly across functions and engineering disciplines</li><li>
Travel as required to meet programmatic objectives. Regular travel between multiple Raytheon locations in Massachusetts is required. Occasional domestic and potential international travel.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications You Must Have</b></p><ul><li>
Typically requires degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.</li><li>
Experience managing cost, schedule and execution for technical projects</li><li>
Experience leading/contributing to proposals, such as creating BOEs, contributing to leadership proposal reviews</li><li><p>
Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a clearance.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications We Prefer</b></p><ul><li>
Experience with software development, deployment and test</li><li>
Earned Value Certification</li><li>
Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines, Quality, Reliability, and program management</li><li>
Strong communication and leadership skills for coordinating across internal and external stakeholders</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What We Offer</b></p><ul><li><p>
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.</p></li><li><p>
Relocation Eligibility&ndash; Relocation assistance is available.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Learn More &amp; Apply Now!</b></p><ul><li><p>
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.</p></li><li><p>
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm</p></li><li><p>
MA Locations: Raytheon Andover, MA Location</p></li><li><p>
We Are RTX</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
#LI-Onsite</p><p>
#LI-HS30</p><p></p><p><b><i>
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.</i></b></p><p></p>
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate&rsquo;s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.<p></p>
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.<p></p>
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company&rsquo;s performance.<p></p>
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.<p></p>
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.<p></p><p><i>
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans&rsquo; Readjustment Assistance Act.</i>
</p><p></p><p><b>Privacy Policy and Terms:</b></p></div><p></p>

Senior Principal Software Engineer - IPTL (Onsite)

McKinsey & Company

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job ID: 108198</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><ul><div>
Riyadh</div></ul></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
</div></div></div></div><div><p>
Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You&rsquo;ve come to the right place.</p><div><p>
YOUR IMPACT</p><div><div><p>
As a Principal Engineer I, you will lead development teams to design and deliver enterprise-grade software solutions while shaping clients' tech strategies and mentoring their teams.</p><p></p><p>
Your role offers the opportunity to work across industries, influence C-level decisions, and become a leading expert in cutting-edge technologies. You will work hands-on to architect, design, and deliver enterprise-grade software solutions while mentoring client teams to adopt best practices.</p><p></p><p>
Your role will involve leading multiple development teams, defining short- and long-term technology strategies, and partnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges. You will also establish metrics and KPIs to drive alignment and ensure the success of engineering-powered solutions.</p><p></p><p>
Your work will help clients achieve their goals while shaping their technological ecosystems and engineering cultures. By working directly with C-level leaders, you will influence strategic decisions and deliver impact beyond the products you build. You&rsquo;ll also work across a variety of industries and technologies, gaining new insights and expertise with every project.</p><p></p><p>
You will lead the design and delivery of innovative technology solutions that transform businesses across industries. Based in one of our global locations, you will be part of a multidisciplinary group of software engineers, Agile coaches, designers, and technologists passionate about creating industry-shaping products and tools.</p><p></p><p>
Your role offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and impact. At McKinsey, you&rsquo;ll have access to C-level leaders eager to hear your expertise, the chance to work on diverse projects, and the resources to become a leading expert in your field. Supported by a collaborative and innovative team, you&rsquo;ll make a lasting impact on clients, industries, and the future of technology.</p></div></div></div><div><p>
YOUR GROWTH</p><div><p>
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.</p><p></p><p>
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues&mdash;at all levels&mdash;will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won&rsquo;t find anywhere else.</p><p></p><p>
When you join us, you will have:</p><p></p><div><ul><li>
Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.</li><li>
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.</li><li>
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.</li><li>
World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS</p><div><div><div><ul><p>
Undergraduate or master&rsquo;s degree; or equivalent experience</p><p>
8+ years of experience in software development and architecture with a demonstrated track record of successfully understanding the business requirements and designing realistic and effective solutions</p><p>
Active in the tech community (e.g. contributing to open-source projects, speaking at conferences, blogging, etc.) and experience working collaboratively with technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders</p><p>
Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience across the full application stack with some of the following languages/frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, jQuery, Java, Sprint, C#, .NET, Node.js, SQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, cloud-native databases, AWS, Azure, GCP, Jenkins, Docker, Circle CI, Travis Engineering practice experience such as code refactoring, design patterns, design-driven development, continuous integration, building highly scalable applications, application security</p><p>
Experience leading in Agile teams, including coaching and modeling Agile mindsets as part of sprint ceremonies, work definition and building developer capabilities</p><p>
Experience writing unit tests with major frameworks (e.g., Karma, JUnit, NUnit, MSTest) and practicing test-driven development</p><p>
Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment</p><p>
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels</p></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>
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Principal Software Engineer - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

Qualcomm

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Company:
</b></h2>Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Area:
</b></h2>Engineering Group, Engineering Group &gt; Software Engineering
<p></p><p><b>General Summary:
</b></p><div><p>Qualcomm is seeking a Sr. Staff / Principal-level Software Engineer to provide system-level technical leadership for next-generation ARM server platforms. This role spans Linux kernel, firmware, and platform software, with responsibility for shaping architecture, guiding cross-functional execution, and ensuring production-quality delivery for hyperscale datacenter environments.
</p><p>This role works across silicon, firmware, OS, and performance teams to enable high-performance ARM server SoCs, optimize system software, and ensure compliance with industry platform standards.
</p><p></p><div><div><p><b>Key Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li><p>Provide system-level technical leadership across Linux kernel, firmware, and platform software for ARM server SoCs.
</p></li><li><p>Define and guide architecture across HW FW OS hypervisor boundaries using standards such as ACPI, UEFI, SystemReady, SBSA/SBBR, and PSCI.
</p></li><li><p>Drive Linux kernel enablement, performance optimizations, and platform drivers for high-performance server platforms.
</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with silicon, performance, RAS, security, and platform teams to identify optimization opportunities and architectural risks.
</p></li><li><p>Guide boot flows, runtime firmware, power and performance management, virtualization, memory, PCIe, and telemetry enablement.
</p></li><li><p>Ensure operating systems run efficiently on Qualcomm server platforms and evolve to support new architectural features.
</p></li><li><p>Review designs and implementations to ensure scalability, robustness, and production readiness.
</p></li><li><p>Influence SoC and platform roadmaps through system-level analysis and technical leadership.
</p></li><li><p>Mentor senior engineers and serve as a technical authority across firmware and system software domains.
</p></li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
</li></ul>OR
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Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
<br>
OR
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PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
<br>
<br>
<ul><li>3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><div><div><ul><li><p>12+ years of experience in system software, firmware, or platform software for high-performance or server-class systems.
</p></li><li><p>10+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development experience.
</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of modern server architectures and the HW/SW interface.
</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in C and low-level systems programming (assembly is a plus).
</p></li><li><p>Experience with firmware, boot loaders, and pre- and post-silicon debug environments.
</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives without direct authority.
</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams and senior leadership.
</p></li><li><p>Master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent industry experience.
</p></li><li><p>15+ years of experience building production software stacks for high-performance or datacenter platforms.
</p></li><li><p>Experience delivering production server SoCs or hyperscale platforms.
</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with ARM, OCP, or industry platform standards bodies.
</p></li><li><p>Experience working with hyperscaler or large datacenter customers.
</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><p>Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
</p></div><p></p><p><b>To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies </b>: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
</p><p><b>EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
</b></p><p></p><p>Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Pay range </b><b>and Other Compensation &amp; Benefits </b><b>:
</b></p>$180,600.00 - $271,000.00
<p></p><p>The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer &ndash; and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
</p><p></p><p>If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .</p></div>

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