Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer – Enterprise and Platform Engineering (Boston, MA – Hybrid)

• Design and develop high‑impact, scalable and resilient features for the SaaS‑based CAD/PDM service.
• Take end‑to‑end ownership of critical modules: write production‑quality code, profile and optimize algorithms, and ensure clean, testable and maintainable solutions.
• Partner with Product Management, UX and other engineering teams to define specifications, influence long‑term technical strategy, and ensure design consistency across platforms.
• Lead and participate in design and code reviews, setting high standards for clarity, maintainability, security and scalability; mentor engineers of all levels and encourage technical depth and creative problem‑solving.
• Diagnose and resolve high‑impact production or customer issues quickly and effectively.

• Expertise in Java and its ecosystem, backed by solid computer science fundamentals, algorithms and data structures.
• Extensive experience building multi‑tenant backend infrastructure systems and services using Java, Spring, Mongo
  
  DB and Elastic.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Experience building and scaling cloud‑native architectures with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance and cost efficiency.
• Strong understanding of networking, security and operational best practices.
• Experience building products for large enterprise customers with complex security, delegation and collaboration needs.
• Providing guidance and technical support for junior engineers through reviews, one‑on‑one meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to lead design and implementation of complex software systems, ensuring high‑quality code and adherence to best practices.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent software development experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience building distributed, data‑intensive systems using Java and database technologies.
• Expertise in Java, Spring and Mongo
  
  DB.
• US Citizenship required for work with FedRAMP and Gov Cloud.
• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality, production‑ready software in Agile environments.

The anticipated annual salary range is $112,000–$196,000, depending on skills, experience and location. Candidates may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses and our employee share purchase program. Other benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) contributions with employer match and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Commuter subsidy for office‑assigned employees

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive culture for all through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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