Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid - Oak Brook, IL)

The Chamberlain Group LLC; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

short-term incentive plan

Job summary

Chamberlain Group, a global leader in intelligent access, is seeking a lead engineer to build workflows and tools for Builder Tools and AI DLC platforms. You will shape architecture for cloud agents, Cortex code index, and related systems, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable software.

The role requires deep software development and documentation expertise, with a history of guiding large platforms and ensuring security compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or engineering related field.
• Advanced degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Experience creating technical documentation is required.
• Experience defining functional process improvements and implementing change.
• Experience researching technologies and setting long-term technical vision.
• Experience establishing software development lifecycles and standards.
• Experience building scalable, reliable software platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft tech stack: .NET, C#, Azure, SQL, Visual Studio.
• Experience with GIT, NoSQL databases, and messaging systems.
• Extensive experience documenting standards for others to follow.

Responsibilities

• Drive the AI DLC process and mentor the software org on AI in development.
• Create AI platforms for Builders; set architectural guidelines for tools.
• Report Builder Tools and AI DLC strategy to Engineering leadership.
• Oversee design reviews to maintain high-quality software.
• Assess scope and changes to codebase across multiple scrum teams.
• Collaborate with infra, database, and frontend teams on features.
• Analyze requirements and produce thoughtful large-scale designs.
• Lead technical discussions in communities of practice.

Skills

Technical documentation

Software architecture

Software development life cycles

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Advanced degree may substitute for up to 2 years experience

Tools

.NET

C#

Azure

SQL

Visual Studio

GIT

NoSQL databases

Messaging systems

Job description

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain®, are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

Job Summary

This role will act as lead engineer constructing the workflows and tools for our Builders, the governed Agent Platform (Cloud Agents, per-agent and per-instance identity, the Cortex code index, SkillTree, and an MCP gateway), and production-grade agentic systems like the Self-Healing System's Triage, Fix, and Watch agents. This is the team that builds the engine that fuels our goal of reimagining how Software is built in the age of AI.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive the AI DLC process, frameworks, and champion / mentor the Software organization on how to leverage AI in software development
• Create AI platforms that Software teams leverage for AI DLC; implement architectural guidelines and standards for Builder Tools development on top of those platforms
• Report out the Builder Tools and AI DLC team strategy and roadmap to Engineering leadership to align with company strategy
• Oversee design reviews within the business domain to maintain high-quality software applications
• Participate in technical assessment, scoping and management of changes to the code-base on new business requirements, product enhancements and other change requests across multiple scrum teams
• Collaborate with other Chamberlain domain experts, such as infrastructure, database, and front end, as the team develops features and platform enhancements
• Analyze requirements, collaborate with architects and senior engineers to produce thoughtful software designs of large scope and high complexity
• Lead technical discussions in community of practice, design review, or other technical meeting forums
• Provide mentoring and coaching to junior and senior engineers to increase software capability of the development teams
• Stay current on modern technologies and innovations which can further enhance and improve the commercial success of the MyQ connectivity solution
• Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO 27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or engineering related field.
• An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of job related experience.
• 12 years of job-related experience.
• Experience in creating technical documentation is required.
• Experience defining functional process improvements and implementing change is required.
• Experience researching technologies and setting long term technical vision for the platform.
• Experience instituting best practices, principles, and standards for software development.
• Experience establishing software development lifecycles.
• Experience building highly scalable and reliable software solutions platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, C#, Azure, SQL, Visual Studio.
• Experience with GIT, No SQL databases, messaging systems.
• Extensive experience in creating technical documentation and implementing standards of documentation for others to follow.

The pay range for this position is $129,700.00 - $226,900.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
• short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status.

We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [e-mail].