Principal Software Development Engineer

DY4 Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc.; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 144,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit-Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss‑Wright Defense Solutions is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer in Portland/Remote to design, build, and maintain full‑stack features for our network‑management platform. You will craft efficient APIs across REST, gRPC, and GraphQL, and shape scalable microservices within Kubernetes, while contributing to automation, security, and documentation.

The role requires a strong background in C#, .NET, and modern frameworks, plus experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V) and

Qualifications

• BS Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep experience with C#, .NET, and modern design frameworks/tools.
• Familiarity with VMware/Hyper‑V and virtual networking.
• Experience with container orchestration and Helm charts is desirable.
• Experience with web UI design (Blazor/Angular/JS) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain full-stack features for the network-management platform.
• Develop APIs using REST, gRPC, GraphQL, and other interfaces.
• Build and extend microservices running in Kubernetes for scalability and security.
• Create automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to AI-assisted coding workflow and tool evaluations.
• Develop specifications and plans for new designs and architectures.
• Participate in DevSecOps processes and ensure high-quality implementations.
• Produce clear architecture and technical documentation.

Skills

C# & .NET

REST/gRPC/GraphQL

Web UI design

Distributed systems

Education

BS Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

VMware

Hyper-V

Docker Compose

Blazor/Angular

Job description

Principal Software Development Engineer Curtiss‑Wright is expanding its team of engineers who build next‑generation network management software. Our platform monitors and controls a wide variety of devices – from routers and firewalls to satellite modems and tactical radios – and presents operational, performance, configuration and security data in a way that non‑IT operators can understand and act on. As a senior engineer you will help design, develop, and evolve both the back‑end services and the front‑end user experience that power this microservices platform. You’ll work closely with product owners and external stakeholders to turn complex networking concepts into intuitive, reliable tools that keep critical communications running.

Location: Portland, Oregon or Remote

Salary Range: $144,100 - 192,100 per year plus bonus

We Take Care of Our People: Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Design, implement, and maintain full‑stack features for our network‑management platform using C# and modern frameworks.
• Develop efficient APIs using multiple interfaces (REST, gRPC, GraphQL, etc.).
• Build and extend microservices that run in Kubernetes, ensuring they are scalable, resilient, and secure.
• Create automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Contribute to our emerging AI‑assisted coding workflow, evaluating tools and integrating them where they add value.
• Assist in developing specifications and plans for new designs.
• Participate in a robust DevSecOps process, closely collaborating with the team to ensure high quality implementations.
• Produce clear architectural and help documentation.

What You bring

• BS Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 10+ Years of professional software engineering experience
• Deep experience with C#, .NET, and modern design frameworks and tools
• Familiarity with virtual machines (VMware, Hyper‑V) and virtual networking
• Familiarity with security concepts, PKI, and encryption standards
• Experience with container orchestration, Docker compose files, and Helm charts is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with web UI design and implementation (Blazor, Angular, JS) is desirable.
• Experience developing functionality to monitor/control hardware devices like network routers or sensors is desirable
• Strong communication/documentation skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive attitude

Who We Are

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss‑Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploy next‑generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades.

Our Values

• Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees

• Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss‑Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
• Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world.
• Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss‑Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss‑Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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