Principal Software Engineer 1 - REMOTE at jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer 1. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive the development and enhancement of a cutting-edge cloud-based network security platform that serves tens of thousands of devices and customers. Your work will contribute significantly to our efforts of protecting organizations from cyber threats, leveraging your programming expertise and experience in network security. The position demands a blend of technical skill and collaborative interaction with product teams, ensuring that high-quality, secure features are delivered in line with industry standards. Accountabilities • Define features in collaboration with product managers and create clear functional specifications. • Develop API contracts for backend services in cooperation with the frontend team. • Address critical field escalations and facilitate their resolution. • Create prototypes that lead to product roadmap features. Requirements • 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture with leadership in business, application, data, and technology domains. • 5+ years of experience in commercial software development using Golang, C, C++, or Java. • 2+ years of experience with containers and microservices (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Preferred data plane experience with Forward/Reverse proxy. • In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP). • Excellent design skills using principles of reuse and modularity. • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms. • Familiarity with microservice architecture, AWS infrastructure, SQL, and NoSQL databases. • Mandatory experience in the Network Security domain. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Benefits • Remote-first working model with most roles being fully remote. • A supportive and innovative team culture with a strong sense of community. • Active employee-led diversity and inclusion networks. • Annual charity initiatives and volunteer days. • Global sustainability efforts to reduce our environmental footprint. • Fitness and trivia competitions to promote health and wellness. • Global well-being days for relaxation and recharge. • Monthly webinars and training focused on employee health. Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.