Principal Software Engineer - MATLAB Data Visualization

MathWorks; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MathWorks is seeking a seasoned engineer with at least 10 years of experience to lead architectural efforts for web-based graphics solutions in MATLAB. Responsibilities include driving modernization, providing technical leadership, and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in C++ and JavaScript and experience with data visualization systems. This role supports a hybrid work model, fostering collaboration and flexibility.

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience or equivalent.
• Experience in web-based data visualization in production applications.
• Proficiency in C++ and JavaScript for large-scale software.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve architectural direction for web-based MATLAB graphics.
• Drive modernization efforts for data-first visualizations.
• Lead development of automated workflows for graphics software.

Skills

C++

JavaScript

Automated testing strategies

Mentoring engineers

Web graphics frameworks (e.g., D3.js)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

The MATLAB Graphics and Data Visualization team is responsible for the core visualization experience in MATLAB. We develop a broad range of plotting and charting capabilities, from foundational line and scatter plots to extensible tools for building advanced interactive data visualizations. Our work forms a critical bridge between interactive graphics, rendering, and export within the MATLAB ecosystem, and plays a central role in shaping the evolution of MATLAB’s data visualization capabilities.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve architectural direction for web-based solutions that deliver MATLAB graphics to customers.
• Drive cross-team modernization efforts, making informed tradeoffs around scalability, reliability, performance and consistency for interactive, data-first visualizations.
• Provide technical leadership by guiding design reviews, influencing system-level decisions, and sharing best practices across teams.
• Lead the development of shared, automated workflows for building, testing, and delivering web-based graphics software.
• Champion software quality, including the definition and application of functional and non-functional testing strategies with a strong emphasis on automation.
• Mentor and support other engineers through technical guidance, design feedback, and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 10 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing web-based data visualization systems in production web applications.
• Proficiency in C++ and JavaScript, applied to large, complex, production-quality software systems.
• Experience designing, evolving, and maintaining large-scale software architectures, including cloud-based systems.
• Demonstrated experience with automated testing strategies, including functional and non-functional testing, to ensure system correctness, performance, and reliability.
• Ability to define technical direction and make architectural decisions for complex, cross-cutting systems.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers through technical guidance and design reviews.
• Familiarity with web graphics or charting frameworks such as D3.js, Three.js, or similar technologies.
• Experience with MATLAB or other scientific computing and data visualization software.