Principal Software Engineer - Platform & AI Leader

Cengage; United States; On-site; USD 117,100 - 187,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Discretionary incentive bonus program

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead technology teams in delivering innovative education technology platforms. The role involves overseeing critical systems, leading multi-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in product performance and user engagement. Candidates should have a solid background in technology leadership, agile methodologies, and generative AI concepts.

Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills, a deep understanding of cloud platforms, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively across diverse teams. This position offers a competitive salary, along with participation in the company's discretionary incentive bonus program.

Qualifications

• 5 years of technology leadership experience.
• Solid understanding of generative AI and emerging technologies.
• Experience in modernizing legacy architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems for innovative education technology platforms.
• Communicate technical information clearly across teams.
• Drive product iterations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technology leadership

Generative AI concepts

Enterprise architecture

Software engineering

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure DevOps

Jira

Terraform

Job description

Cengage is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead technology teams in delivering innovative education technology platforms. The role involves overseeing critical systems, leading multi-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in product performance and user engagement. Candidates should have a solid background in technology leadership, agile methodologies, and generative AI concepts.

Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills, a deep understanding of cloud platforms, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively across diverse teams. This position offers a competitive salary, along with participation in the company's discretionary incentive bonus program.