Senior Software Engineer (Innovation & Prototyping)

Bentley Systems; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work in Dublin

Inclusion and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Bentley Systems in Dublin, Ireland is seeking Senior Software Engineers to join a new squad focused on rapid prototyping and innovation across our Product & Technology landscape. You will build proof-of-concepts, explore AI-assisted development, and design scalable, cloud-native architectures across multi-tenant systems.

This role offers autonomy, collaboration with senior architects, and impact on Bentley's strategic initiatives while contributing to modernizing existing platforms and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native patterns.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud).
• Proven track record designing multi-tenant applications.
• Programming experience in C#, TypeScript, Java, C++, Python.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, product management and stakeholders to design and deliver proof-of-concept cloud-based projects.
• Develop high-quality proofs and demos to validate architectures and emerging technologies.
• Implement resilient microservices and data pipelines (Kubernetes/containers) with CI/CD and secure config management.
• Investigate unfamiliar systems to build seamless integrations and pragmatic solutions.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and innovate engineering workflows.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code and own projects end-to-end.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud-native architecture

Kubernetes

Multi-tenant architectures

C#, TypeScript, Java, C++, Python

AI-assisted development tools

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary

We're hiring a new team of Senior Software Engineers focused on rapid prototyping and innovation across our Product & Technology landscape.

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid).

This is not a typical software engineering role. You won't be tied to a single product; instead, you'll be a key player in a specialized engineering squad of architects and engineers, working on short‑term, high‑impact projects. Your mission will be to build proof‑of‑concepts, experiment with emerging technologies like AI, and tackle complex challenges in distributed systems and cloud‑native architecture. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of Bentley's products and platforms, working on everything from modernizing existing systems to creating entirely new solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy, collaborate with senior architects, and make a tangible impact on Bentley's strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, product management, development leads and business stakeholders to design, build, and deliver proof‑of‑concept cloud‑based projects and prototypes.
• Develop high‑quality proof‑of‑concepts and demos that de‑risk technical challenges, validate complex architectures, and showcase the practical value of emerging technologies for multi‑tenant, cloud‑native architectures, with a focus on scalability and resilience.
• Implement resilient microservices and data pipelines (Kubernetes/containers) while upholding rigorous standards for CI/CD, zero‑downtime deployments, and secure configuration management.
• Rapidly investigate unfamiliar systems and organizational boundaries to build seamless integrations and deliver pragmatic, production‑ready solutions with minimal ramp‑up time.
• Utilize AI‑assisted software development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, and Claude) to accelerate development and innovate on our engineering workflows.
• Work as a hands‑on engineer, writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code to bring concepts to life.
• Work autonomously and communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders across the business, taking ownership of projects from concept to delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of hands‑on experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of delivering complex, high‑quality solutions.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems and cloud‑native architecture patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Proven experience in designing and building multi‑tenant applications.
• Programming experience in any of the following: C#, TypeScript, Java, C++, Python.
• Experience with AI‑assisted software development tools and a passion for leveraging AI to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A highly adaptable and self‑motivated mindset, with a passion for learning new technologies and tackling ambiguous challenges.
• Degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant training and/or experience.

Benefits

• An exciting career as an integral part of a world‑leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.