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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - AI Native (IT / OT / Cybersecurity) - **Company:** LANSWEEPER INC. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, IT Management, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Real Time Systems, Large Language Models, Concurrency, Backend, Build Management, Kubernetes, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1815880fa7a6e625 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, * 10+ years of professional software engineering experience * Strong programming expertise in C++, Go, or Rust * Proven experience building distributed systems, backend platforms, or infrastructure software at scale * Strong understanding of modern software architecture, concurrency, scalability, and systems performance * Practical understanding of foundational LLM and Machine Learning concepts and how they apply to production systems * Experience working with AI-assisted engineering workflows and modern developer productivity tooling Preferred / Nice to Have: * Experience with network-related technologies, protocols, and enterprise IT or OT environments * Experience with cybersecurity analysis tools, frameworks, SIEM, EDR, or threat intelligence systems * Cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes ecosystems, streaming systems, or observability frameworks * Exposure to vector databases, RAG architectures, or AI inference systems * Contributions to open-source projects or developer ecosystems Soft Skills: * Deep technical curiosity and systems thinking with a pragmatic approach to problem solving * Strong ownership mindset and engineering craftsmanship * Collaborative approach with a genuine passion for mentoring and growing other engineers AI Specific Skills ## Description * Design and build high-performance software platforms and services for IT, OT, and cybersecurity environments * Develop AI-native capabilities for visibility, automation, analysis, orchestration, and operational intelligence across enterprise and industrial ecosystems * Build scalable backend systems, distributed services, data pipelines, and real-time processing frameworks * Work on technologies involving network discovery, protocol analysis, telemetry, asset intelligence, and security analytics * Integrate foundational LLM and machine learning technologies into operational and engineering workflows * Drive adoption of modern AI engineering methodologies and AI-assisted software development practices across the engineering * Mentor engineers and contribute to architectural direction, technical standards, and engineering best practices, At Lansweeper, every role is assigned to a level defined by three things: the expertise it requires, the complexity it involves, and the scope of impact it carries. Each level maps to a salary band based on salary benchmarks from the Software/SaaS industry of your country, so your pay reflects what the market pays for comparable roles. Where you land within that range depends on the expertise you bring, the complexity you have navigated, the scope of impact you have owned, and your track record of delivering results in comparable roles - the same criteria applied consistently to every candidate. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. AI Usage During Hiring Process We use AI to support and not replace during the hiring process. HR decisions are made by our talent acquisition team. 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