Principal Software Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.</p></div><p><strong>So, what’s the role all about?</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a <strong>Principal Software Engineer</strong> who brings exceptional technical depth, strong ownership, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable systems. This individual will play a critical role in driving architectural direction, mentoring engineers, and delivering impactful solutions aligned with business priorities.</p> <p>This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing technical strategy, and elevating engineering excellence across the team.</p> <p><strong>How will you make an impact?&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Technical Leadership</strong></li> <ul> <li>Define and drive the architecture of scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems</li> <li>Set engineering standards and best practices across teams</li> <li>Lead design reviews and guide critical technical decisions</li> </ul> <li><strong>Execution &amp; Delivery</strong></li> <ul> <li>Own end-to-end delivery of complex features and systems</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-impact initiatives</li> <li>Ensure high code quality, performance, and maintainability</li> </ul> <li><strong>Talent Elevation</strong></li> <ul> <li>Mentor and develop engineers, raising the overall technical bar of the team</li> <li>Lead by example through hands-on coding and problem-solving</li> <li>Help identify and attract top engineering talent</li> </ul> <li><strong>Innovation &amp; Strategy</strong></li> <ul> <li>Identify opportunities to leverage modern technologies (including AI/ML where applicable) to drive innovation</li> <li>Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions</li> <li>Influence long-term technical roadmap and investment decisions</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Have you got what it takes?&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of delivering complex systems at scale</li> <li>Deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, and modern development practices</li> <li>Strong coding skills in one or more of the follo