Principal Software Engineer

Cognite; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

Cognite in Phoenix is seeking a software leader to drive architectural decisions and implement scalable full-stack solutions that span complex technology stacks. You will design APIs, build robust user experiences, and guide product roadmap with cross-functional leaders.

You will collaborate with users to understand needs, ensure performance and reliability, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, English-speaking environment. Cognite offers strong perks across a globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building full-stack web applications across diverse tech stacks.
• Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript/TypeScript and frontend frameworks.
• Hands-on cloud experience with AWS/GCP/Azure and Kubernetes.
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, software design.

Responsibilities

• Drive architectural decisions and lead scalable full-stack implementations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams and subject matter experts.
• Design APIs, UX, and supporting infrastructure.
• Shape product roadmap and technical direction with cross-functional leadership.
• Work with users to understand needs and build successful products.
• Build and maintain large-scale infrastructure and services for performance.
• Collaborate with peers to leverage shared tech stack.

Skills

Full stack development

Frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue

TypeScript

Java

Kotlin

Python

Rust

Cloud deployments (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Kubernetes

Problem solving

Tools

Webpack

Vite

CI/CD tooling

Job description

What Cognite is: Relentless to achieve. Cognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI, and data solutions that solve the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, including low‑code AI agents, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements. We thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward - not backwards - you’ll feel right at home here. Our Moonshot is bold: Unlock $100B in customer value by 2035, and redefine how global industry works. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we will forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

The Impact you bring to Cognite

• Drive architectural decisions and lead the implementation of scalable full stack solutions across a diverse technology landscape, taking ownership of complex problems from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate in a fast‑paced environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Design and implement elegant APIs, intuitive user experiences, and the underlying infrastructure.
• Influence and shape the strategic product roadmap and technical direction for key areas of our platform, working collaboratively with cross‑functional leadership.
• Work closely with our skilled users to understand their needs and build products that help them succeed.
• Design, build, and maintain large‑scale infrastructure and web services to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Work with peers across teams to support and leverage a shared technical stack.

We’re looking for

• You love making users happy and are committed to creating products they truly want to use
• You’re skilled at prioritizing your tasks and distributing your time and resources most efficiently to optimize for impact.
• You write well‑structured, efficient, and maintainable code and actively champion code quality.
• Expert knowledge of computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Relevant and hands‑on concentrated experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Python, or Rust).
• You possess deep expertise in modern JavaScript and TypeScript, with extensive experience in leading frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue, or similar component‑based architectures). Familiarity with state management patterns, build tooling (Webpack, Vite), and testing frameworks is highly valued.
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, technical troubleshooting, and diagnosing complex system issues to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Proven ability to prioritize work for maximum impact.
• You’re comfortable learning new coding languages and choosing the best tool for the job.
• You’re accustomed to working in an English‑speaking environment.

Bonus experience

• Experience mentoring junior engineers, leading significant projects, or designing and scaling complex full stack architectures will be a distinct advantage.
• Prior experience in industrial software, IoT, or large‑scale data visualization projects is a plus.
• Experience in a SaaS product environment is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Experience building mobile applications.

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Employee Referral Program

Learn More About Us

• Impact 2025
• Cognite's Industrial AI: Moonshot
• We’re globally recognized domain experts with an international presence that spans Phoenix, Houston, Oslo Tokyo, Bengaluru, and Abu Dhabi.

Equal Opportunity

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment.