Senior Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Management)

Job SummaryMust-Have Skills, Experience, or QualificationsStrong programming and scripting skills (Golang, Python, etc).Solid understanding of infrastructure and cloud environments (experience with k8s infra context and GCP preferred, AWS experience acceptable).Hands-on experience developing and operating cloud-based services.Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI tools and agents to improve productivity across research, design, implementation, and operational support activities.Experience with observability frameworks and operational monitoring for cloud-native services (metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting).Product / Technology Stack Overview:The team develops highly scalable cloud applications using Golang in a GCP environment.The role involves working across the full software development lifecycle, including system design, implementation, deployment, and operational support for distributed cloud services.Desired Soft SkillsStrong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate both high-level system architecture and detailed technical design.Strong analytical thinking with close attention to implementation details.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Nice-to-Have Skills or ExperienceSecurity Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with security best practices, risk assessment, and common threat models.Configuration Schema Expertise: Experience working with configuration schemas such as JSON, YAML, or XML, especially in the context of security policy enforcementSecurity Policy & Profiles: Understanding of security policies, access control models, and configuration profiles across operating systems, cloud environments, and enterprise applications.How Success Is Measured in This RoleConsistent delivery of high-quality features within planned timelines.Effective collaboration and influence across Product Line Management (PLM) and QA teams.Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks within a fast-paced development environment with ongoing CI/CD release cadence.QualificationsRole SummaryThis role will collaborate closely with senior engineers and, in some cases, operate independently to deliver security posture–related features in partnership with PLM.The engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end development lifecycle, including:Requirements analysisTechnical designImplementationQA collaborationRelease and deploymentOngoing maintenance and operational supportThe role may also involve occasional customer interactions for production support.Participation in the team's on-call rotation is required.Education Requirement:All degrees must be in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field. • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of related experience; OR • Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; OR • PhD with a minimum of 5 years of related experience; OR • Equivalent work experience.Compensation Disclosure$170,000.00 - $277,000.00/yrOur CommitmentWe're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability.

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