Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer – Reston, VA

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, debug, and implement high-quality software solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues related to software applications
• Research, evaluate, build, and integrate new product capabilities based on defined requirements
• Lead the design and development of new software products and major enhancements to existing systems
• Address challenges related to system integration, cross-platform compatibility, and scalability
• Partner with project stakeholders and end users to gather and refine application requirements
• Conduct feasibility assessments for future initiatives and provide recommendations to leadership
• Evaluate, recommend, and support application software, integration frameworks, and testing tools
• Resolve defects and incorporate enhancements to improve performance, reliability, and usability
• Provide technical leadership by guiding, reviewing, and coordinating the work of other engineers
• Contribute to technical documentation and end-user materials as needed
• Develop stable, maintainable, and high-performance code
• Ensure software components are designed for testability, reliability, and long-term maintainability

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of professional experience developing software in C++ and C
• Strong understanding of operating system internals, particularly macOS and Linux
• Experience supporting and deploying macOS systems within large enterprise environments
• Broad knowledge of modern security concepts and technologies
• Experience working with file systems and network-level components or drivers
• Proven ability to analyze and optimize inefficient or legacy code
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work constructively across technical and non-technical teams
• Self-motivated with strong ownership, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail