> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/578473-principal-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/578473-principal-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Solera Holdings, Inc.
- **Location:** Westlake, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Web Scraping, Data Structures, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Captcha, Large Language Models, Backend, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://solera.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Global_Career_Site/job/Westlake-Texas/Principal-Software-Engineer_JR-018955

## About the Role

· 8+ years of proven experience with Angular, Rails, Postgres, C#, MSSQL, K8s, Kubernetes, AI/ML, LLMs in production environments.

· Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.

· Experience handling large-scale data processing efficiently.

· Familiarity with screen scraping, including techniques to limit challenges presented by bot detection and CAPTCHA.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to understand complex infrastructure environment.

## Description

The Role We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in Angular, Rails, Postgres, C#, MSSQL, K8s, Kubernetes, AI/ML, LLMs to join our engineering team. This role focuses on middle and back-end development, supporting data-intensive applications and system integrations. This is a full-time in-office role located in Westlake, TX just off of highway 114.

What You'll Do

· Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and data processing pipelines.

· Implement screen scraping techniques while navigating both detection and CAPTCHA challenges.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

· Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and mentoring junior developers.


## Related Videos

- [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology)
- [Best practices: Building Enterprise Applications that leverage GenAI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1513-best-practices-building-enterprise-applications-that-leverage-genai)
- [From clicks to cribs - How to find your dream home with web scraping](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/767-from-clicks-to-cribs-how-to-find-your-dream-home-with-web-scraping)
- [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock)
- [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou)
- [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data)

## Related Articles

- [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)