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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Bright Vision Technologies
- **Location:** Framingham, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Distributed Systems, Performance Tuning, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Golang
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us3308c5d187b9c151b8c0e36f7a577b08

## About the Role

Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

 * Ten or more years of professional software engineering experience.
 * Proven expertise designing distributed, high-scale systems in production.
 * Advanced proficiency in Java, Go, C++, or similar backend languages.
 * Deep understanding of data modeling, system optimization, and performance tuning.
 * Experience leading cross-team technical initiatives across multiple business units.
 * Strong expertise in reliability engineering and distributed architectures.
 * Demonstrated leadership in architectural decision-making at enterprise scale.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Track record of mentoring senior engineers and shaping engineering culture.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Public technical contributions (papers, talks, OSS leadership).
 * Experience driving multi-year transformation programs.
 * Familiarity with FinOps and large-scale cost optimization.
 * Exposure to regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government).
 * Advanced degree or equivalent industry recognition.



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