Principal Software Engineer — Distributed Systems / Cloud-Native SaaS (Raleigh)

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We're proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Principal Software Engineer -Distributed Systems / Cloud‐Native SaaS and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This will be a hybrid role working between your home office and our Raleigh NC location. Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. In This Role, You WillDesign and build elegant distributed systems that scale seamlessly to meet customer demandDrive reliability, performance, security, and operational excellence across production systemsDesign secure multi-tenant architectures with strong isolation and compliance controlsGrow and inspire senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learningPartner with product, platform, and engineering leadership on technical strategy and roadmapLead pragmatic adoption of modern engineering practices: GitOps, observability, progressive delivery Your BackgroundPrincipal, Staff, or senior technical leadership experience with hands‐on codingStrong background in distributed systems, SaaS, and cloud‐native architecture in productionExperience operating systems at scale: HA/DR, multi‐region, chaos engineeringDeep knowledge of at least one major cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP); familiarity with Kubernetes, service mesh, serverlessExperience with messaging (Kafka, SQS, Pub/Sub), caching, databases (SQL & NoSQL), observability stacksProficiency in modern languages (Rust, Python, Go, TypeScript preferred; no specific requirement)You think security‐first and have practical experience with IAM, secrets management, and compliance frameworks (SOC2, GDPR, etc.)Strong communication skills; proven ability to influence without authorityBase Salary Range: $162,000 - $189,000This position is also eligible to participate in our performance‐based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job‐related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. What we offer in returnMedical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement program, additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance).Competitive salary, bonus, and best‐in‐class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27‐month lookbackFlexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave. xmcpwfuEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well‐being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.Apply Now!