Principal Software Engineer - C/C++ Linux/Unix, Cloud

What you'll do

• Research, learn, design and build highly reliable, available and scalable platforms
• Use best practices for software development and documentation
• Assure designs meet requirements and deliver high-quality work
• Self-direct and work independently
• Demonstrate work ownership and deliver on time
• Own one or more functionality modules and act as point of contact
• Perform code and design reviews
• Work with teams to achieve goals
• Demonstrate timely and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to go the extra mile to achieve greater results

Requirements

• Seven plus years of development experience in C/C++, Linux/UNIX environment
• Good to have experience with GO language
• Proficiency in implementation of algorithms and use of advanced data structures
• Solid knowledge in principles of computer science
• Good experience on software design and architecture
• Good experience in building complex and scalable solutions
• Ability to find optimal solutions and innovative ideas
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to use generative AI-based tools and IDE for getting work done
• Understanding of different AI models at basic level
• Prompt engineering basics
• Knowledge of OS and system programming (multi-threading, multi-processing, memory management)
• Troubleshoot issues with existing features live on production
• Ability to write clean, modular and loosely coupled code
• Ability to understand end-to-end product functionality
• Working knowledge of scripting Perl/Python/Shell
• Working experience in databases, preferably MySQL
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in AI-assisted coding, automation, prompt engineering, and understanding of LLM-generated code strengths and limitations
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (CS / IT) or equivalent

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