Principal Software Engineer

Are you a visionary Principal Full Stack Engineer eager to architect, build, and lead the development of intuitive user experiences and robust backend systems that transform industrial operations? At Cognite, we're not just building software; we're pioneering the future of industrial data with our award-winning Cognite Data Fusion® platform, recognized as the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms.

Responsibilities

Drive architectural decisions and lead the implementation of scalable full stack solutions across a diverse technology landscape, taking ownership of complex problems from concept to deployment; Collaborate in a fast-paced environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts; Design and implement elegant APIs, intuitive user experiences, and the underlying infrastructure; Influence and shape the strategic product roadmap and technical direction for key areas of our platform, working collaboratively with cross-functional leadership; Work closely with our skilled users to understand their needs and build products that help them succeed; Design, build, and maintain large-scale infrastructure and web services to ensure optimal performance and reliability; Work with peers across teams to support and leverage a shared technical stack.

Requirements

Proactive and skilled engineer passionate about quality, user satisfaction, and building robust, end-to-end solutions; Expert knowledge of computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design; Relevant and hands-on concentrated experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Python, or Rust); Deep expertise in modern JavaScript and TypeScript, with extensive experience in leading frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue, or similar component-based architectures); Familiarity with state management patterns, build tooling (Webpack, Vite), and testing frameworks; Hands-on experience with large-scale cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Kubernetes; Strong problem-solving skills, technical troubleshooting, and diagnosing complex system issues; Proven ability to prioritize work for maximum impact; Comfortable learning new coding languages and choosing the best tool for the job; Accustomed to working in an English-speaking environment; You love making users happy and are committed to creating products they truly want to use; You write well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code and actively champion code quality.

Nice to have

Experience mentoring junior engineers, leading significant projects, or designing and scaling complex full stack architectures; Prior experience in industrial software, IoT, or large-scale data visualization projects; Experience in a SaaS product environment; Experience building mobile applications.

Benefits

Competitive compensation; 401(k) with employer matching; Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents; Unlimited PTO; Paid Parental Leave Program; Employee Referral Program.