Principal Engineer Software:
Akraya
Job Description Primary Skills: CI/CD (Expert), Build Automation (Expert), Systems Programming (Strong), Test Automation (Deep), AI Integration (Extensive)
Contract Type: FTE
Duration: Permanent
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)
Pay Range: 135-155K/Year This role may require travel to business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive with customers as their passengers or for other business reasons, hires must be in possession and maintain a valid driver's license. Job Summary:
We are in search of a Principal Software Engineer to spearhead the enhancement of our engineering velocity and developer experience by optimizing our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This influential role demands the architecture and refinement of tools, processes, and systems vital for our engineering workforce, with a strategic focus on implementing AI-powered tools to significantly advance our development processes. Situated at our vibrant Santa Clara HQ, this position requires the presence in the office three days a week. Key Responsibilities:
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing
As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
Contract Type: FTE
Duration: Permanent
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)
Pay Range: 135-155K/Year This role may require travel to business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive with customers as their passengers or for other business reasons, hires must be in possession and maintain a valid driver's license. Job Summary:
We are in search of a Principal Software Engineer to spearhead the enhancement of our engineering velocity and developer experience by optimizing our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This influential role demands the architecture and refinement of tools, processes, and systems vital for our engineering workforce, with a strategic focus on implementing AI-powered tools to significantly advance our development processes. Situated at our vibrant Santa Clara HQ, this position requires the presence in the office three days a week. Key Responsibilities:
- Design and automate a seamless, containerized local development environment, along with building system optimization and dependency management.
- Drive performance optimization and security hardening, integrating SAST and other tools within the SDLC.
- Own the strategy and structure for all test automation across various levels (Unit to Functional tests) and oversee failure diagnostics.
- Simplify and secure the Continuous Deployment (CD) pipeline, develop dashboards for clear visibility into engineering health.
- Lead in AI tooling integration, continuously enhancing development processes from code generation to security analysis.
- Proficiency in CI/CD systems and build automation tools.
- Strong understanding and experience in systems programming and performance profiling.
- Deep experience with test automation frameworks and a firm grasp on quality metrics.
- Prior experience in high-tech, software development sectors with a focus on DevOps, Developer Experience, or related fields is highly regarded.
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing
As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
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