Senior Principal Engineer

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C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.

So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they…

Summary

The Senior Principal Engineer is a top-level technical leader responsible for driving the strategic direction, architecture, and execution of complex projects. This role serves as a subject matter expert and technical authority, guiding cross‑functional teams to develop innovative, high-performance, and scalable solutions that align with organizational goals.

The role works across multiple domains, systems engineering, software development, or infrastructure to set technical standards and ensure best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle.

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Essential Functions

• Defines and drives the technical vision, strategy, and architecture for complex systems
• Leads large‑scale engineering initiatives from concept to delivery
• Provides deep technical expertise and guidance to the engineering team and project leaders
• Sets and enforces engineering standards, processes and best practices
• Collaborates with cross‑functional partners to align technology solutions with business objectives
• Mentors and coach engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Evaluates new technologies, tools, and methods to improve system performance and efficiency
• Represents the engineering organization in technical discussions with executives, clients and partners

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
• 12‑20+ years of engineering experience with a strong record of technical innovation and leadership
• Deep expertise in one or more technical domains
• Proven experience in system architecture, design and large‑scale implementations
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic recommendations

• 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
• Medical Coverage (3 platforms: United Healthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy; and Kaiser)
• RX Home Delivery
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• In‑vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
• Dental
• Vision (2 plans: 12‑month and 24‑month frames allowance)
• FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose)
• Pre‑tax Commuter Plans
• Employer‑paid Life Insurance
• Employer‑paid Short + Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer‑paid or optional Self‑paid)
• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance for team member, spouse and child
• Voluntary Accidental Death for team member and spouse
• Legal/ Plans
• Tele Health
• Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
• Travel Assistance
• Business Travel Accident Coverage
• Medical for foreign travel coverage
• Employer‑paid Pet Telehealth
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Volunteer Time Off
• 10 Holidays
• Summer Sizzle
• On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)

Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast‑paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or…