Software Engineer, Principal

Job description

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