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# Principal Software Development Engineer - Assembly development

- **Company:** PTC Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Fluid Dynamics, Software as a Service, Code Review, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Kinematics, Computational Geometry, Information Technology, Data Management, Programming Languages
- **Published:** June 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/71722729-3c34-4c41-9182-c00e301cf1ac

## About the Role

* 5+ years of development experience in an agile environment
 * Experience in developing graphical applications with C++ and/or Java
 * Familiarity with computer graphics, computational geometry or geometric modeling concepts

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

 * Good knowledge of data structures, algorithms and software design patterns Strong problem-solving skills
 * Self-sufficient and proactive
 * Effective communication, comfortable working collaboratively on projects
 * Familiarity with geometric modeling kernels (e.g. Parasolid, DCubed)
 * Experience with kinematics or motion simulation is a plus

Preferred Experience:

Experience in developing a CAD, CAM, FEA, CFD or other engineering or scientific application

 * Experience in full stack development
 * Experience working in an agile environment, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent
 * ship or, If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you'll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?

## Description

Onshape ( ), a PTC SaaS business, is developing a completely new Computer Aided Design (CAD) and design data management platform, delivered globally as SaaS, for professional mechanical designers and engineers. We have a team of very talented and passionate engineers working on the Onshape service. You will be working on developing a one-of-a-kind 3D collaborative CAD platform with cutting edge cloud, web, and mobile technologies.

Day-To-Day:

 * Design and implement new features and functionalities
 * Troubleshooting customer issues in production stack
 * Work with other teams in refining project specifications
 * Communicate technical design and delivery-schedules with peers
 * Program in different programming languages for different parts of the stack
 * Write automated tests for the newly added code
 * Focus on delivering high quality product and great user experience
 * Review code written by peers


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