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Principal Security Software Engineer

HP
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jan 2026
💰 $230,850/yr($147,050/yr$230,850/yr)

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Principal Security Software Engineer

Description -

We are looking for a Principal Security Software Engineer that applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to junior level employees.

Responsibilities:

  • Architects and leads project(s) team(s) of other software systems engineers and internal and/or outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.

  • Manages and expands relationships with internal and/or outsourced development partners on software systems design and development.

  • Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.

  • Provides domain-specific expertise and overall software systems leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.

  • Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software systems design organization.

  • Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

  • 10-15 years of experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Extensive experience with multiple software systems design tools and languages in the area of Cloud.

  • Extensive experience in System design,  scalability, reliability, performance and software products / solutions development

  • Hands-on cloud development experience

  • Understands the Security landscape and big picture

  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

  • Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions.

  • Designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture.

  • Evaluating forms and processes for software systems testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels.

Required Skills

  • Expert level experience in AWS Cloud, Kubernetes (EKS / AKS), Docker / Containers, API design & implementation

  • Must have proficiency in Python, Django , C#, design patterns, .Net technologies, Java, Javascript, UI technologies

  • Experience in developing solution Cloud and/or server applications technologies

  • Prior experience in successful delivery of multiple products to the market

  • Ability to build software solutions from ground up

  • Good knowledge of the Certificates, Security, AWS services, local/domain user security and general operating system

  • Hands on knowledge on programming (multi-threading, sockets, etc.), and application development

  • Skilled in Troubleshooting and resolving complex  Application issues

  • Self-starter with desire to work across a variety of requirements

  • Ability to execute the plan in timely manner and with good quality is highly preferred.

  • Comfortable with DBA Knowledge with MS Sql Server and other relational databases.

  • Knowledge and experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) will be preferred

The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America c

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