Principal Software Engineer

About CData Software, Inc.

CData is the data layer between AI and ROI-delivering the connectivity, context, and control that make enterprise AI more accurate. One platform for live access and data replication across 350+ sources, semantic intelligence that ensures context-aware responses, and built-in governance for every AI-to-data interaction. Powering AI and analytics workloads for Anthropic, Databricks, Microsoft, Google, Palantir, and more than 10,000 customers worldwide.

Behind that impact is a global team of passionate problem-solvers, engineers, and innovators who are redefining what’s possible in data connectivity.

Headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, CData has over 500 team members, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. We take pride not just in what we build, but in how we build it: together, with curiosity, creativity, and a shared drive to push boundaries.

This position will join our India team, operating out of our Bangalore office where we have nearly 100 team members.

Role Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our SaaS product development team. What makes this Principal Software Engineer role at CData unique is that it's a true technical leadership position, not a pure architecture or management role. We're looking for someone who wants to remain deeply involved in software development, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and is still passionate about writing great code.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll help define technical direction and influence product strategy, but you'll also be hands-on in the development process. We believe the best technical leaders stay close to the code, understand the challenges their teams face, and lead by example.

This role offers significant influence. You'll have the opportunity to shape the product roadmap, drive architectural decisions, and help build engineering best practices across one of CData's largest engineering organizations outside of our US headquarters. You'll also play an important role in mentoring and coaching junior engineers, helping them grow into strong technical contributors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and cloud-native SaaS solutions using Java and .NET technologies.
• Build highly available and fault-tolerant systems to support a rapidly growing user base.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, driving best practices and ensuring code quality.
• Optimize system performance and scalability through efficient design and implementation.
• Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends and evaluate new tools and frameworks to enhance development efficiency.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the SaaS product development process.

Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software development with expertise in Java technologies.
• Proven experience in designing and architecting cloud-native SaaS solutions.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, Kotlin, and other Java frameworks for building scalable applications.
• Proficiency in database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, etc.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus

Additional Skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach junior team members.

What CData offers is the opportunity to directly influence the direction of the product, remain hands-on with technology, and help shape the growth of a talented engineering organization. For engineers who are passionate about building software and developing people, that's a rare combination.