Principal Platform Software Engineer
We are in search of a Principal Platform Software Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for designing and evolving our client’s core software platform across backend, desktop, mobile, embedded, and cloud systems. This hands-on role focuses on architecting scalable, high-performance cross-platform solutions, solving complex technical challenges, and building advanced systems that power the product end-to-end. This is a direct-hire position working primarily remote with occasional on-site presence required in Carrollton, TX. COMP: Up to $138,011 depending on candidate experience, etc. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:Enjoy the flexibility of a remote work model (Texas-based preferred; quarterly on-site meetings in DFW)Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending AccountUnlimited PTOLife Insurance, AD&D, & Supplemental Life plus Short- & Long-term DisabilityTuition BenefitsWHAT YOU’LL DO:Lead design and development of high-performance systems across backend, desktop, and mobile platforms.Architect scalable solutions for Datascan’s SaaS platform and cross-platform client applications.Design and build advanced components, including data pipelines, parsers, synchronization engines, and algorithmic systems.Develop cross-platform applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to engineering teams.Translate business and product requirements into scalable, robust technical designs.Define and drive long-term architecture strategy across platform systems.Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering standards and best practices.Optimize performance, memory, and scalability for large-scale, high-throughput systems.Build and maintain automated tests to ensure reliability and code quality.Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve platform capability and efficiency.Support and enhance existing systems while improving performance and reliability.WHAT YOU’LL BRING:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. 8+ years of professional software development experience. Deep expertise in designing and building complex software architectures and systems. Strong proficiency in C# and .NET, including backend and application development. Experience with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., .NET MAUI or similar). Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android environments. Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization. Experience building parsers, data pipelines, or algorithm-intensive systems. Strong knowledge of APIs, web services, and distributed systems. Expertise in object-oriented design and modern software architecture patterns. Experience with SQL Server or similar database technologies. Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices. Experience with cloud platforms and distributed architectures. Proven ability to optimize applications for performance and scalability. Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities. Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, TeamCity, or Octopus Deploy.APPLY TODAY! CP# 8553