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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Marel
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $133,000.0 - $222,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Build Automation, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Inter-Process Communication, Network Service, Object Detection, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, Computational Geometry, Socket Programming, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Multithreading, Git, Git Flow, Build Process, Machine Learning Operations, Microservices
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us2b4deb2dd11f494179d1594d0dea5dee/eaa

## About the Role

* 10 years minimum experience in C/C++ development, debugging, testing, and system profiling.
 * Knowledge of software architecture concepts and experience developing complex, multi-process system architectures.
 * Strong understanding of real-time operating systems and experience developing software with real-time constraints.
 * Experience in understanding interrupts, inter-process communication, and multi-threading.
 * Experience in object-oriented design and microservices architectures.
 * Experience in socket programming and network communication.
 * Experience developing on Linux or QNX.
 * Experience in build automation and knowledge of CMake build processes.
 * Experience with git version control system and branching strategies.
 * Experience working in Agile software development environments.

Desirable Skills:

 * Experience in Qt/QML.
 * Experience in computer vision, image processing, object recognition.
 * Experience in AI/ML integration.
 * Experience in applied math and computational geometry.
 * Experience in device driver development.
 * Experience in motion control.
 * Experience developing embedded software for x86 platforms.

## Description

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.
Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.
Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.
As our Principal Software Engineer, you will be driving and supporting robotic water-jet cutting equipment and various JBT Marel systems using computer vision for the food processing industry.
On a given day, you may:

 * You will be working with a multidisciplinary software team focusing on machine control and development on a real-time operating system.
 * Architect and design systems of applications powering complex industrial systems.
 * Design, develop, test, and deliver innovative C/C++ software solutions.
 * Work in a dynamic and collaborative agile software development environment.
 * Work with cross-functional teams and partner closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to deliver fully integrated real-world solutions.
 * Work with field engineers to debug and resolve issues.
 * Test and debug software on physical machines in a lab environment.
 * Mentor new and junior developers.