Software Engineer, Principal

Software Engineer, Principal

Location: Chennai (Workroom Office)

Schedule: 5 Days/Week Onsite

Working Hours: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM IST

Collaboration: Work with Global Teams

Experience: 10+ Years

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead implementation of high-performance, scalable backend systems using modern C++ in a distributed, global engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable backend modules

• Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and promote best practices

• Work closely with global teams to define and deliver solutions

• Drive performance tuning and optimization efforts

Requirements:

• 10+ years of C++ development in Unix/Linux environments

• Deep expertise in multithreading and system performance

• Solid experience with CI/CD and modern dev toolchains

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of networking protocols or distributed systems

• Exposure to C++20, Boost, STL, or other modern C++ libraries

• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container tools

• Familiarity with Java (Spring Boot) and Redis