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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Cloud Software Engineer - **Company:** The MathWorks, Inc. - **Location:** Natick, MA, United States - **Salary:** $160,800.0 - $257,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Systems Architecture, Private Cloud Environment, Mathworks, Kubernetes - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gejcng ## About the Role + A bachelor's degree and 10 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required., + Deep experience designing and reviewing large scale distributed systems in production + Expert level knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent), including account structures, networking, identity, and security + Proven track record as a system or platform architect influencing designs across multiple teams + Strong background in security architecture , including design reviews, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies + Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts clearly to senior technical and non technical stakeholders Preferred Experience + Experience with regulated or security sensitive environments + Familiarity with Kubernetes based platforms , infrastructure as code , and observability systems + Experience mentoring junior engineers or acting as a technical leader on a team ## Description We are seeking a Principal Cloud Software Engineer to provide deep technical leadership across system architecture, distributed systems, and cloud platforms for MathWorks Cloud initiatives. In addition to implementation and delivery responsibilities, y ou will act as a trusted technical authority , consulting across teams, mentoring senior engineers and architects, and ensuring our designs meet the highest standards for scalability, reliability, and security . You will be a recognized expert in cloud and distributed systems architecture , with a particular focus on security design reviews and architectural governance. This role works closely with senior technical leaders across engineering, platform , and security teams. MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence. Responsibilities Architecture Leadership + Define and evolve system and platform architectures for large scale , distributed Private Cloud systems + Provide architectural guidance on multi account , multi tenant, and isolated cloud environments + Review and influence designs across com pute , networking, identity, data, and observability layers + Ensure architectural decisions align with long term platform strategy and operational realities Distributed Systems Expertise + Advise teams on scalability, fault tolerance, availability, and resilience in complex distributed systems + Identify systemic risks and architectural tradeoffs early, and guide teams toward sustainable solutions + Act as a point of escalation for complex cross system design challenges Security Architecture & Design Review + Serve as a security design review authority , participating in and leading formal architecture and security reviews + Evaluate designs for compliance with security, privacy, and data protection principles + Partner with security teams to ensure consistent application of threat modeling, identity architecture, and defense- in- depth strategies + Help raise the overall security architecture maturity across the organization Consulting & Mentorship + Act as a consulting architect to engineering and platform teams - providing guidance rather than owning delivery + Mentor senior engineers and architects, raising the technical bar through design reviews, architectural critiques, and 1:many influence + Help establish architectural best practices, reference architectures, and shared principles ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Instant KAI Sandboxes with vCluster: Multi-Tenant, Multi-Scheduler GPU Sharing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100333-instant-kai-sandboxes-with-vcluster-multi-tenant-multi-scheduler-gpu-sharing) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)