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Principal Software Engineer
Cognex Corporation · Auckland
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who will stay deeply hands‑on while taking on light technical leadership. You will work on a production platform that powers large‑scale logistics operations worldwide, delivering reliable, mission‑critical systems.
Key responsibilities
- Act as technical lead for a small team of two Intermediate/Senior engineers.
- Design, implement, and maintain robust .NET‑based services for long‑running production systems.
- Own and manage the team backlog, collaborating with US‑based partners to refine, prioritize, and sequence work.
- Guide delivery planning, scope trade‑offs, and execution to achieve predictable outcomes.
- Mentor engineers through code reviews, pairing, and day‑to‑day technical guidance.
- Improve platform reliability, maintainability, and release confidence.
- Lead investigation and resolution of complex production incidents.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across time zones to align on roadmap and priorities.
Required profile
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience or equivalent impact.
- Strong experience building and operating long‑running .NET services in production.
- Intermediate working knowledge of Python.
- Experience with Angular or similar front‑end frameworks.
- Comfortable working in Linux/Ubuntu environments.
- Proven ability to debug and resolve complex technical problems.
- Collaborative mindset with interest in helping teams execute effectively.
Required skills
- .NET
- Python
- Angular
- Linux
- Ubuntu
- Rust (nice to have)
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