Top Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

The Principal Software Engineer will develop, integrate, and test software products, working independently and collaboratively with teams. Requires expertise in software engineering, particularly in safety-critical systems, embedded software, and the full software development cycle.

Lead the design and evolution of Vultr's global cloud networking platform. Oversee implementation, manage services, and support production systems.

Design and develop scalable features for secure software. Advocate for quality standards and engage with customers. Work remotely with a focus on product improvement.

The role involves designing and developing secure software solutions, focusing on innovative sensor technology for Linux environments, and enhancing customer adoption through collaboration.

The Principal Software Engineer will build systems for safe software deployment, enhance developer frameworks, and ensure reliability in code delivery.

The role involves designing and developing secure software solutions, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with leadership and customers to drive product adoption and success.

As a Principal Software Engineer at Vanta, you'll lead engineering initiatives for the Governance, Risk, and Compliance product, mentor teams, and drive significant business impact through strategic technical direction and infrastructure development.

Design and develop scalable backend systems for SaaS applications, mentor engineers, and lead projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role involves leading the design, development and implementation of software projects, mentoring developers, and driving innovation in Autodesk's AEC data services.

The role involves leading the design and development of enterprise security products, focusing on architecture, engineering, and mentorship in data and SaaS security.

The Principal Software Engineer will lead multi-year initiatives at SmithRx, focusing on technical strategy, system design, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence.

Design and develop software applications, optimize performance, conduct reviews, ensure compliance with standards, and participate in Scrum team ceremonies.

Lead modernization efforts transitioning legacy systems to modern architectures, design scalable systems, and coordinate across teams to implement innovative solutions.

Design and scale systems for personalization and ranking using ML. Mentor engineers and lead initiatives in a consumer-focused environment, leveraging AI tools.

The Principal Software Engineer leads the technical vision and architecture for a platform, focusing on performance and scalability while mentoring staff and ensuring timely software delivery.

Lead mobile software development as a Principal Mobile Software Engineer, driving technical strategy, building systems in React Native, and mentoring engineers to enhance user experience and scalability.

The role involves enhancing Elasticsearch's performance in distributed systems, managing cluster coordination, debugging complex systems, and leading cross-team projects.

The Principal Software Engineer I will enhance Elasticsearch components for performance, manage cluster coordination, and debug complex distributed systems while leading projects.

Develop and maintain advanced security software solutions, architect AI-enhanced microservices, and lead project teams for threat protection at GoDaddy.

Lead the design, optimization, and modernization of CVS Health's mainframe platforms, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of legacy systems while driving transformational initiatives.

Lead technical aspects of the reporting and dashboard platform, focusing on architecture, data ingestion, system performance, and mentoring engineers.

As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you will develop cloud-native microservices and lead architectural vision while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

We are seeking a Senior/Staff/Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, expertise in distributed systems, and strong leadership skills. The role involves building and optimizing a large-scale AI product for financial advisors. Responsibilities include system architecture, technical documentation, and team collaboration. Candidates should be proficient in Elixir and familiar with various tech stacks, cloud services, and best coding practices.

Lead technical projects in building data-intensive capabilities for Elasticsearch's new compute engine, especially focusing on ES|QL. Collaborate with product teams and mentor engineers, driving an innovative roadmap and delivering efficient software solutions.

The Principal Software Engineer will lead backend architecture, focusing on infrastructure, security, and developer experience. Responsibilities include designing scalable systems, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams to optimize productivity while ensuring security compliance.