Principal Software Engineer

Digital Pipl; Rotselaar; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Digital Pipl in Belgium is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and development of our digital backbone from the ground up. This high-autonomy role defines both the “how” and the “why” of our technical architecture for a secure, scalable SaaS platform addressing high-speed data workloads.

You will shape architecture, ship with velocity, elevate standards, and collaborate with hardware teams to integrate Smartfins logic into the cloud.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ years building large-scale SaaS applications.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, C#, or Java.
• Experience on Azure, AWS or GCP.
• Strong architectural and leadership skills.

Responsabilités

• Shape architectural decisions for a resilient platform.
• Deliver high-quality, secure code quickly.
• Elevate engineering standards and testing.
• Own the DFM loop with mechanical integration.
• Automate and scale with CI/CD and orchestration.
• Leverage AI-assisted tooling to accelerate work.

Connaissances

Engineering experience

Full-stack

Python

Go

Cloud security

Azure/AWS/GCP

Mentoring

Formation

Master’s degree in CS

Outils

Gemini

Claude

GitHub Copilot

Description du poste

With this innovative and distruptive technology company, we aren't just making parts; we are solving the most physical bottleneck in the AI revolution: Heat. While traditional data center cooling is reaching its physical limits, we’ve developed ultra-performant Smartfins technology using proprietary generative algorithms. We are a lean, fast-moving startup bridging the gap between high-level software intelligence and massive-scale hardware manufacturing. If you believe that a design isn't real until it has been stressed, measured, and validated in the lab, you belong here.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of our digital backbone from the ground up. This is a high-autonomy, high-impact role where you define both the “how” and the “why” of our technical architecture.

You are a methodical problem-solver who thrives in a design-driven, rapid-iteration environment. Your mission is to transform complex thermal challenges into a secure, scalable, and maintainable SaaS platform capable of handling high-speed, data-intensive workloads aligned with GPU-level performance cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape Technical Architecture
  Own the system blueprint. Define, communicate, and guide architectural decisions to ensure the platform is resilient, fault-tolerant, and future-proof.
• Ship with Velocity
  Deliver high-quality, secure, and well-tested code quickly. Navigate roadblocks effectively and iterate fast without compromising standards.
• Elevate Engineering Standards
  Champion clean code, strong testing practices, and engineering excellence. Set the benchmark for the entire engineering culture.
• Own the DFM Loop
  Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers to integrate “Smartfins” logic into a seamless cloud-based experience, bridging software and physical systems.
• Automate & Scale
  Implement DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines and orchestration tools, to ensure efficient and reliable deployments.
• Leverage Next-Gen Tools
  Utilize AI-assisted tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development, debugging, and testing processes.

The Essentials

• Educational Background
  Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ Years of Engineering Excellence
  Proven experience building large-scale, customer-facing SaaS applications in fast-paced environments (e.g., DeepTech, FinTech, high-growth startups).
• Full-Stack Expertise
  Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Go, C#, or Java, with a structured approach to complex data systems.
• Cloud-Native Experience
  Hands-on experience designing, securing, and scaling applications on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Founder's Mindset
  Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable with ambiguity. Able to navigate shifting priorities and deliver impact without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Nice to Have

• Background in semiconductor, data center, or AI infrastructure industries
• Interest in mentoring and growing a high-performing engineering team