Principal Software Engineer – AI-Driven Distributed Systems

NCR Voyix; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NCR Voyix seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and delivery of large-scale distributed systems for the CFR division. You will shape technical direction and mentor engineers across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Join a global payments-focused platform where you will define standards, drive improvements, and partner with product management to map strategy to execution. This on-site role offers significant impact on merchants and diners worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Deep expertise in C/C++ systems programming and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated experience leading the architecture of large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience driving technical strategy and standards across multiple teams.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy and architecture for major product areas across multiple teams.
• Lead the design of complex, distributed systems ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Drive resolution of critical cross-cutting technical challenges and production issues.
• Establish and evolve engineering standards, best practices, and development processes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make build-vs-buy recommendations with business impact.
• Mentor and develop senior engineers; influence hiring standards and technical assessments.
• Partner with Product Management and leadership to translate business strategy into technical roadmaps.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices and engineering productivity improvements.
• Represent the engineering organization in cross-divisional technical forums.
• Provide authoritative technical guidance on PCI compliance and payment security architecture.

Skills

C/C++ systems programming

Distributed systems architecture

Technical leadership

AI-assisted development

Prompt engineering

PCI security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Windows systems programming (Win32/COM/ATL)

Job description

NCR Voyix seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and delivery of large-scale distributed systems for the CFR division. You will shape technical direction and mentor engineers across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Join a global payments-focused platform where you will define standards, drive improvements, and partner with product management to map strategy to execution. This on-site role offers significant impact on merchants and diners worldwide.