Principal, Software Development Engineer

Cotality; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 134,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Health plans

401(k) match

Well-being stipend

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cotality, a leader in property technology, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive AI-first engineering across the Araya platform and related SaaS products. You’ll blend deep software expertise with AI-enabled development to deliver scalable, customer‑facing solutions and mentor a fast-moving engineering team.

Working with product and architecture leadership, you’ll shape technical direction, implement robust Java solutions, and champion modern development practices across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Deep Java expertise and modern software practices.
• Experience with large-scale SaaS product delivery.
• Hands-on with AI-assisted development and AI-first practices.
• Strong systems thinking and architectural influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable enterprise applications on the Araya platform.
• Integrate AI-powered capabilities into existing products and workflows.
• Promote AI-first engineering practices with agents and automation.
• Partner with leaders to define technical strategy and architectural decisions.
• Design and implement high-quality, maintainable Java solutions in cloud-native environments.
• Build reusable AI skills, agents, and frameworks for productivity gains.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership through reviews and collaboration.
• Improve reliability, security, scalability, and performance; resolve production issues.

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

API development

Cloud-native architectures

AI-assisted development

AI-first development

Technical leadership

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people‑centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description

The Principal Software Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for advancing Cotality's AI‑first engineering strategy across the Araya platform and broader SaaS product portfolio. This role combines deep software engineering expertise with practical experience applying agentic AI, intelligent automation, and modern development practices to deliver scalable, customer‑facing solutions that transform how users interact with property technology systems.

Working closely with Engineering, Product, and Architecture leaders, the Principal Software Engineer will drive the integration of AI‑powered capabilities into existing products, helping evolve traditional SaaS experiences into intelligent, agent‑driven solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong system design and full‑stack engineering experience, a passion for AI‑enabled software development, and a proven ability to influence technical direction while mentoring other engineers in a fast‑moving, innovation‑focused environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of scalable, enterprise‑grade applications across the Araya platform and broader Cotality SaaS ecosystem.
• Drive the integration of agentic AI capabilities into existing products, transforming traditional user workflows into intelligent, AI‑powered experiences.
• Champion AI‑first software engineering practices by leveraging modern AI tools, coding agents, and automation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Partner with Product, Architecture, and Engineering leaders to define technical strategy, influence architectural decisions, and deliver innovative customer solutions.
• Design and implement high‑quality, maintainable solutions using Java, cloud‑native technologies, and modern software engineering best practices.
• Build reusable AI skills, agents, and frameworks that accelerate engineering productivity and can be leveraged across the organization.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership through collaboration, code reviews, paired development, and knowledge sharing.
• Drive operational excellence by improving system reliability, security, scalability, and performance while helping teams rapidly diagnose and resolve production issues.

Required

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience building enterprise‑scale applications.
• Deep expertise in Java and modern software engineering practices, including distributed systems, API development, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Proven experience designing, building, and delivering large‑scale SaaS products in a fast‑paced product engineering environment.
• Hands‑on experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools, coding agents, and AI‑first development practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to translate complex business problems into scalable technical solutions and architectural.
• Demonstrated success leading technical initiatives and driving architectural decisions across complex engineering organizations.

Preferred

• Experience building agentic AI applications, AI‑powered product experiences, AI skills, MCP servers, or intelligent automation capabilities within production software.
• Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), modern front‑end frameworks, event‑driven architectures, and AI‑enabled product development.

Annual Pay Range

134,400 - 165,000 USD

Application Window

This opportunity is expected to remain posted through the date identified below, subject to business needs.

2026-10-12

Thrive with Cotality

At Cotality, we offer more than just a job, we provide a benefits experience designed to support your whole self. From a flexible working model to competitive time off and standout health coverage with meaningful perks and growth opportunities, our package is built to help you thrive at work and in life.

Highlights, Depending On Role Classification, Include

• Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well‑being and volunteer time off.
• Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• Financial Perks: $400 annual well‑being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

Cotality is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Cotality maintains a Drug‑Free Workplace.

Cotality is fully committed to a work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences.