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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** NCR Corporation
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Windows API, PCI Data Security Standards, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, System Programming, Prompt Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ncr.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ext_us/job/ATLANTA-GA-USA/Principal-Software-Engineer_R0157398

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
 * 10+ years of professional software development experience
 * Deep expertise in C/C++ systems programming and performance optimization
 * Demonstrated experience leading the architecture of large-scale distributed systems
 * Experience driving technical strategy and standards across multiple teams
 * Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and prompt engineering

Preferred Qualifications

 * Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
 * Experience with payment processing systems, PCI-DSS compliance, or point-of-sale technology
 * Expert knowledge of Win32, COM/ATL, and Windows systems programming
 * Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
 * Track record of successful technical leadership in a product-driven organization
 * Ability to influence without authority across organizational boundaries
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills

## Description

NCR Voyix (NYSE: VYX) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, transforming digital commerce across retail and restaurants. Our Convenience and Fuel Retail (CFR) division develops the software platform powering leading fuel and convenience store brands worldwide., We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a technical leader within our CFR engineering organization. In this role, you will define the technical direction for critical C++ product areas spanning point-of-sale, payments, and fuel management systems. You will drive cross-team architectural decisions, establish engineering standards, and solve the most complex technical challenges facing the organization. As a P5-level individual contributor, you are expected to influence strategy beyond your immediate team, champion engineering excellence across the division, and serve as a force multiplier by elevating the capabilities of engineers around you.

 * Define technical strategy and architecture for major product areas across multiple teams
 * Lead the design of complex, distributed systems ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
 * Drive resolution of critical cross-cutting technical challenges and production issues
 * Establish and evolve engineering standards, best practices, and development processes
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and make build-vs-buy recommendations with business impact
 * Mentor and develop senior engineers; influence hiring standards and technical assessments
 * Partner with Product Management and leadership to translate business strategy into technical roadmaps
 * Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices and engineering productivity improvements
 * Represent the engineering organization in cross-divisional technical forums
 * Provide authoritative technical guidance on PCI compliance and payment security architecture


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