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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Cognite - AI for Industry - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Software as a Service, Software Quality, Data Infrastructure, Data Structures, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Services, ReactJS, Backend, Vue.js, Kotlin, Webpack, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Industrial Software, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.phoenixjobs.com/job.asp?id=3367117673&tx=KL2727FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role We're seeking a proactive and skilled engineer who is passionate about quality, user satisfaction, and building robust, end-to-end solutions. * You love making users happy and are committed to creating products they truly want to use ð??? * You're skilled at prioritizing your tasks and distributing your time and resources most efficiently to optimize for impact. * You write well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code and actively champion code quality. * Expert knowledge of computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design. * Relevant and hands-on concentrated experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Python, or Rust). * You possess deep expertise in modern JavaScript and TypeScript, with extensive experience in leading frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue, or similar component-based architectures). Familiarity with state management patterns, build tooling (Webpack, Vite), and testing frameworks is highly valued. * Hands-on experience with large-scale cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Kubernetes. * Strong problem-solving skills, technical troubleshooting, and diagnosing complex system issues to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. * Proven ability to prioritize work for maximum impact. * You're comfortable learning new coding languages and choosing the best tool for the job. * You're accustomed to working in an English-speaking environment. As we're hiring across several teams, many past experiences can be a bonus, for example: * Experience mentoring junior engineers, leading significant projects, or designing and scaling complex full stack architectures will be a distinct advantage. * Prior experience in industrial software, IoT, or large-scale data visualization projects is a plus. * Experience in a SaaS product environment is an advantage but not a requirement. * Experience building mobile applications. ## Description To build the best possible product, we believe in autonomous teams where developers, designers, and product managers work closely together. Our teams are focused on building the next-generation industrial data platform and applications across diverse industries like Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Power & Utility. This includes enabling all types of workflows, from advanced analytics to assisting in critical decision-making. We're a strong mix of engineers, product managers, and designers, united by a deep commitment to user experience and creating products users genuinely want to use. Our work environment is exciting, dynamic, and intense. You'll collaborate with top-tier domain and industry experts: designers, product managers, backend developers, ML engineers, 3D developers, and business leaders. We support one another, ask incisive questions, and give constructive feedback. Our goal is to leverage our diverse strengths and backgrounds to build innovative products, think outside the ordinary, and nurture a truly great culture., As a Principal Full Stack Engineer, you'll be a key player in designing, building, and maintaining both the frontend and backend of industrial data platforms and applications. You'll have the opportunity to: * Drive architectural decisions and lead the implementation of scalable full stack solutions across a diverse technology landscape, taking ownership of complex problems from concept to deployment. * Collaborate in a fast-paced environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts. * Design and implement elegant APIs, intuitive user experiences, and the underlying infrastructure. * Influence and shape the strategic product roadmap and technical direction for key areas of our platform, working collaboratively with cross-functional leadership. * Work closely with our skilled users to understand their needs and build products that help them succeed. * Design, build, and maintain large-scale infrastructure and web services to ensure optimal performance and reliability. * Work with peers across teams to support and leverage a shared technical stack. ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer)