Principal Software Engineer

Cvent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 194,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cvent, a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the next-generation platform. You will drive microservices architecture, implement features in Java/JavaScript (React), and leverage AWS services in a cloud-based SaaS ecosystem.

You will mentor engineers, manage end-to-end development and deployment pipelines (Maven/Jenkins), and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable software for clients

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field with 60+ months of SaaS/cloud software experience.
• Alternatively, Bachelor’s degree with 84+ months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical direction and architecture of microservices for scalability and performance.
• Design and implement features using Java/JavaScript (React) in a cloud-based SaaS environment.
• Develop and maintain AWS services (CloudFormation, ECS, RDS, S3, EC2, Lambda).
• Establish automation strategies for unit/integration/API tests to ensure quality.
• Lead engineers in shared services and centralized reporting within a cloud-based event platform.
• Identify and remediate defects and technical debt to improve reliability.
• Set up monitoring/logging to support troubleshooting and proactive issues.
• Participate in production incident discovery and resolution.
• Manage build/deploy pipelines with Maven/Jenkins.
• Model data storage with relational/non-relational databases (MySQL, Couchbase).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system connectivity and compatibility.
• Mentor team members and support their growth.

Skills

AWS Cloud/DevOps

Java/JavaScript/React

DevOps CI/CD

Agile development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in CS/SE/IT

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Maven

Jenkins

MySQL

Couchbase

Job description

Our Culture and Impact

Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 5,000+ employees and 24,000+ customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues, and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world. We’re transforming the meetings and events industry with technology that strengthens human connection.

Cvent's strength lies in its people, fostering a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like entrepreneurs, taking risks, and making decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives and celebrate differences, working together with colleagues and clients to build strong connections.

AI at Cvent: Leading the Future

Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, we’re committed to continuous learning and adaptation—AI isn’t just a tool for us, it’s part of our DNA. We’re looking for candidates who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment boldly, share your discoveries, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work, you’ll thrive here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work, delivering exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.

Throughout our interview process, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate how you use AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. If you’re excited to be part of a team that’s leading the way in AI-powered collaboration, we’d love to meet you.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing Technology Team. Cvent’s Product Development Team is responsible for the design, development and operation of the company’s suite of cloud-based software products. We are also currently engaged in a major initiative to build our next generation software platform, utilizing the most cutting edge tools and technologies such as ReactJS, Java and Couchbase.

Cvent offers a fun, collegial work environment tailored to sharpening your technical skills and growing as a software professional. While we have evolved from startup to mid-sized company, our Technology Team has preserved an entrepreneurial and merit-driven culture where meaningful initiative and contribution are recognized and rewarded.

• Drive the technical direction and architecture of microservices to support scalability, performance, and future platform needs.
• Design and implement new features using Java and JavaScript, including React, and integrate them into a cloud-based SaaS environment built on RESTful microservices architecture.
• Develop and maintain services deployed on Amazon Web Services (AWS), utilizing services such as CloudFormation, ECS, RDS, S3, EC2, and Lambda.
• Ensure product quality by establishing and enforcing automation strategies, including unit, integration, and API testing practices.
• Lead a team of software engineers responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of shared services and a centralized reporting framework within a cloud-based event management platform.
• Investigate, identify, and resolve software defects across the full application stack. Identify and remediate technical debt to improve system reliability and maintainability.
• Establish monitoring and logging frameworks to support troubleshooting and proactive issue detection.
• Participate in the discovery and resolution of production incidents.
• Manage build and deployment pipelines using DevOps tools such as Maven and Jenkins.
• Design and optimize data storage solutions using relational and non-relational database systems, including MySQL and Couchbase.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams to ensure connectivity and compatibility between systems.
• Mentor and coach team members to support their professional development.

Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field + 60 months of experience in software engineering, software development, or application support engineering in a SaaS or cloud-based software environment. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field + 84 months of such experience.

Skills

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) including CloudFormation, ECS, RDS, S3, EC2, and Lambda, Maven, Jenkins, MySQL, Couchbase
• Advanced JavaScript proficiency (Java, JavaScript, React, RESTful API design, microservices architecture)
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools (Maven, Jenkins)
• Agile software development methodologies, unit/integration/API test automation, and full-stack software development in a SaaS environment.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, collaborative environments and communication skills.

This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable laws. If we learn during the course of our recruitment process that, due to an applicant’s location, further information about the position is required, including certain salary information, this information in this posting will be supplemented accordingly. The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $193,500 - $210,000 annually + bonus depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, details of which can be found here.