Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - Enterprise and Platform Engineering Boston, MA (hybrid) Key Responsibilities Design & Development: Design and implement high-impact, scalable and resilient features for a SaaS-based CAD/PDM service. Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of critical modules—writing production-quality code, profiling and optimizing algorithms, and ensuring clean, testable, and maintainable solutions. Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, UX, and other engineering teams to define specifications, influence long-term technical strategy, and ensure design consistency across platforms. Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and participate in design and code reviews, setting high standards for clarity, maintainability, security, and scalability; mentor engineers of all levels, encouraging technical depth and creative problem‑solving. Support & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve high-impact production or customer issues quickly and effectively. Skills & Knowledge Expertise in Java and its ecosystem, backed by solid computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures. Extensive experience developing multi-tenant backend infrastructure systems and services using Java, Spring, MongoDB, and Elastic. Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills. Broad experience building and scaling cloud-native architectures with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency. Deep understanding of networking, security, and operational best practices. Experience building products for and supporting large enterprise customers with complex security, delegation, and collaboration needs. Providing guidance and technical support for junior engineers, helping them develop technical skills through code reviews, one‑on‑one meetings, and training sessions. Ability to lead design and implementation of complex software systems, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices. BS in Computer Science or equivalent software development experience. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience building distributed, data-intensive systems using Java and database technologies. Expertise in Java, Spring, and MongoDB. US Citizenship or Green Card required for work with FedRAMP and GovCloud. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready software in Agile environments. Benefits Life insurance Vision insurance Paid time off and sick leave Tuition reimbursement 401(k) with employer match Anticipated annual salary range: $112,000 – $196,000. PTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr