Principal Software Architect - AI & Payments Platform

NCR Voyix; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NCR Voyix is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive technical strategy and architecture for its CFR platform, focusing on scalable distributed systems and high-performance C/C++ implementations. You will mentor senior engineers, set engineering standards, and influence cross-team roadmaps in a payment-enabled, PCI-compliant context.

The role requires leadership across multiple teams, hands-on architecture work, and a passion for building secure, scalable software in a global retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Deep expertise in C/C++ systems programming and performance optimization.
• Experience leading the architecture of large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience driving technical strategy across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy and architecture for major product areas across multiple teams.
• Lead design of complex, distributed systems ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Drive resolution of critical cross-cutting technical challenges and production issues.
• Establish and evolve engineering standards, best practices, and development processes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make build-vs-buy recommendations with business impact.
• Mentor and develop senior engineers; influence hiring standards and technical assessments.
• Partner with Product Management to translate business strategy into technical roadmaps.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices and productivity improvements.
• Represent the engineering organization in cross-divisional technical forums.
• Provide authoritative technical guidance on PCI compliance and payment security architecture.

Skills

Distributed systems design

C/C++ systems programming

Architecture leadership

AI-assisted development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Win32/COM/ATL

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

NCR Voyix is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive technical strategy and architecture for its CFR platform, focusing on scalable distributed systems and high-performance C/C++ implementations. You will mentor senior engineers, set engineering standards, and influence cross-team roadmaps in a payment-enabled, PCI-compliant context.

The role requires leadership across multiple teams, hands-on architecture work, and a passion for building secure, scalable software in a global retail