Senior Principal Software Engineer - BE

Job Description

Strength in Trust

OneTrust unlocks the full potential of data and AI, securely and responsibly. Our platform enforces the secure handling of company data, empowering organizations to drive innovation responsibly while mitigating risks. With a comprehensive suite of solutions spanning data and AI security, privacy, governance, risk, ethics, and compliance, OneTrust enables seamless collaboration between data teams and risk teams to enable rapid and trusted innovation. Recognized as the market leader in trust, OneTrust boasts over 300 patents and serves more than 14,000 customers globally, ranging from industry giants to small businesses.

The Challenge

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our products and platforms. You will leverage your extensive experience and leadership skills to design, develop, and optimize complex software systems, and mentor a team of engineers. This role requires a deep understanding of software architecture, advanced Java programming, and the ability to drive technological innovation.

The Senior Principal Software Engineer will lead and influence several teams and initiatives.

Your Mission

• Architectural Leadership: Design and implement scalable, high-performance software architectures using Java. Ensure that systems are robust, secure, and maintainable.
• Technical Expertise: Provide advanced technical guidance and support in Java development. Solve complex technical challenges and optimize code for performance and reliability.
• System Knowledge: Has deep knowledge of entire system and can jump into code in any component and contribute. Makes decisions on product direction and internals based on deep subject matter knowledge.
• Mentorship: Lead and mentor engineering teams, offering technical direction and support to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. Drive the adoption of new tools and practices to keep our technology stack cutting‑edge.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Builds strong relationships in their own team and across the company. Understands multiple points of view and drives a process to conclusions in a timely and respectful manner.
• Code Quality: Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation. Conduct code reviews and ensure high standards are maintained.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability issues in our systems.
• Technical Strategy: Contribute to the development of long-term technical strategies and roadmaps for the company's products. Sets product direction and has ownership over large components. Thinks both strategically and tactically, keeping in mind both technical goals and company goals.
• Leadership: Given long term strategic goals, can lay out a path across many versions. Participates in and supports initiatives outside of main area of responsibility. Provides technical leadership for projects including 3–4 individuals.
• Design, code, and debug complex software systems to meet business needs and technical requirements.
• Analyze and enhance the performance and efficiency of existing software solutions.
• Provide training and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering skill development and best practices.
• Oversee the maintenance and upgrading of existing software to ensure continued functionality and relevance.
• Research, develop proof‑of‑concept projects, and recommend cutting‑edge technologies to boost productivity and operational efficiency.
• Supervise and manage the technical aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with goals and timely delivery.
• Investigate software‑related issues, implement necessary adjustments, and ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Actively participate in team meetings to discuss project progress, brainstorm solutions, and address challenges.
• Collaborate with the testing team to create and execute performance test plans and cases, ensuring software quality and reliability.
• Research and gather product information to support the development of detailed specifications and requirements.

You Are

• High technical and/or technological competence
• Strong documentation, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Over 12 years of hands‑on experience with Java development, including expertise in RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Strong analytical abilities with a track record of solving complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage and guide teams.
• Extensive experience with high‑level programming languages, particularly Java.
• Proficient in various software development methodologies and practices.
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining complex web systems.

Extra Awesome

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical or business field.
• Extensive experience managing and scaling web services in cloud environments.
• Strong familiarity with SaaS platforms and agile development methodologies.

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington‑based candidates: the annual base pay range for this role is listed below. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including location, job‑related skills, work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, equity, and/or commissions, as well as benefits.

Salary Range

$161,250—$241,875 USD

Where we Work

OneTrust embraces a hybrid working model. Our Working@ OneTrust initiative is our way of clarifying where we hire, how we work together, and where we're located in that hybrid model.

The underlying "why" for Working@ is that we are intentional about the culture that we want to create together. That includes bringing teams together, in‑person, throughout the year to collaborate, build connections, learn from each other, and celebrate our wins to Finish Stronger.

We are committed to a flexible approach informed by a set of guiding principles. You'll see that reflected in our worker designations: "Office‑flex" and "Location‑flex".

• Office‑flex: Like a traditional hybrid model, OneTrust "Office‑flex" employees may be asked to work in an office periodically if they are within a commutable distance to a OneTrust office. This includes coming into the office for our Company Kickoff, Company All Hands, and other larger company events. Beyond that, we give our leaders and teams the flexibility to set additional guidelines based on the nature of your role.
• Location‑flex: Similar to other companies' remote policies, for OneTrust "Location‑flex" roles, you will primarily work from your home office location. However, you may be required to travel to our OneTrust offices or customer sites periodically based on the nature of your role.

Each role may have specific requirements, so we encourage you to verify the location of the role with your recruiter during your first interview.

Benefits

As an employee at OneTrust, you will be part of the OneTeam. That means you'll receive support physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can do your best work both in and out of the office. This includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible PTO, equity stock options, annual performance bonus opportunities, retirement account support, 14+ weeks of paid parental leave, career development opportunities, company‑paid privacy certification exam fees, and much more. Specific benefits differ by country. For more information, talk to your recruiter or visit onetrust.com/careers.

Resources

Check out the following to learn more about OneTrust and its people:

• OneTrust Careers on YouTube
• @LifeatOneTrust on Instagram

Your Data

You have the right to have your personal data updated or removed. You also have the right to have a copy of the information OneTrust holds about you. Further details about these rights are available on the website in our Privacy Overview. You can change your mind at any time and have your personal data removed from our database. In order to do this you must contact us and let us know you wish to be removed. The request should be made on the Data Subject Request Form.

Recruitment fraud warning: OneTrust is aware of scams involving false offers of employment with our company. The fraudulent jobs, interviews and job offers use fake websites, email addresses, group chat and text messages. Be aware that we never ask candidates for personal information, IDs or bank information during the interview process. We do not interview prospective candidates via instant message or group chat, and do not require candidates to purchase products or services, or process payments on our behalf as a condition of any employment offer. Please note that any legitimate interview availability requests will come directly from a OneTrust recruiter with an "@onetrust.com" email address. You may also receive legitimate emails from "@us.greenhouse-mail.io". Recruiters will only reach out to candidates who have applied for a role through our ATS (Greenhouse) or prospects via LinkedIn InMail. Job offers will come from a recruiter and may have a "@docusign.net" email address. For more information or if you have been targeted please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Our Commitment to You

When you join OneTrust you are stepping onto a launching pad — the countdown has begun. The destination? A career without boundaries working alongside a diverse and inclusive crew who is passionate about doing meaningful work. As a pioneer, your voice and expertise will help chart the direction of an entirely new industry — Trust. Our commitment to putting people first starts with you. Your growth is part of the mission. Our goal is to give you the power to embark on the next phase of your uniquely, unique career.

OneTrust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.