Principal Software Engineer 1 - REMOTE

Jobgether; Remote; INR 1,20,000 - 1,80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment partner is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to enhance a cloud-based network security platform. This role requires 12+ years of enterprise architecture experience and strong programming skills in Golang, C, C++, or Java. The selected candidate will work remotely, collaborating closely with product teams to define features and develop backend services. A strong understanding of networking protocols and containerization is essential for the position. This opportunity offers a supportive team culture, diversity initiatives, and various employee wellness programs.

Benefits

Remote-first working model

Supportive team culture

Diversity and inclusion networks

Annual charity initiatives

Fitness and trivia competitions

Global well-being days

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial software development.
• Mandatory experience in the Network Security domain.

Responsibilities

• Define features in collaboration with product managers.
• Develop API contracts in cooperation with the frontend team.
• Create prototypes for product roadmap features.

Skills

Golang

C

C++

Java

Networking protocols

Microservices

Containers

Design principles

Data structures

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

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!

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