Principal Software Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Energy (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Company Events

Snacks And Drinks

Work Equipment

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking a senior Core Software Architect to define and maintain the fusion power plant's end-to-end software architecture, including device interfaces, calibration workflows, data systems, and operator HMIs.

You will lead implementation in C++ and Python and drive engineering standards across teams. You will mentor engineers, guide cross-functional technical decisions, and ensure reliable, traceable calibration and data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing control software for complex industrial systems.
• Experience integrating hardware and software and implementing automated calibration workflows.
• Strong C++ or Python skills and ability to guide cross-functional technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain fusion plant core software architecture including device interfaces, calibration, data systems, and operator interfaces.
• Implement critical components using C++ and Python and establish engineering standards.
• Mentor engineers and lead technical decisions across teams, ensuring reliable, traceable calibration workflows.

Skills

C++

Python

Real-Time Control

System Architecture

HMI design

Device Interfaces

Calibration Workflows

Data Pipelines

Cross-Functional Leadership

Troubleshooting

Job description

Define and maintain the fusion power plant's end-to-end Core Software architecture, including device interfaces, calibration, data systems, and operator interfaces, and implement critical components using C++ and Python. Establish engineering standards and lead technical decisions across teams while mentoring engineers and building reliable, traceable calibration workflows.

Requirements

Requires extensive experience designing control software for complex physical or industrial systems, integrating hardware and software, and implementing automated calibration workflows, data systems, and operator HMIs. Candidates should have strong C++ or Python skills, experience architecting mission-critical systems, and the communication and leadership abilities to guide cross-functional technical decisions.

Key Skills

• Core Software Architecture
• Control Software
• Hardware And Software Interfaces
• Device Integration
• Automated Calibration
• Data Pipelines
• Data Storage
• Human-Machine Interfaces
• C++
• Python
• System-Level Troubleshooting
• Real-Time Control Systems
• Distributed Control Systems
• Testing And Observability
• Reliability And Fault Tolerance
• Technical Leadership

Benefits

• Stock Options
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Snacks And Drinks
• Work Equipment