Principal Software Engineer - Netwrix Data and Platform Group

Netwrix Corporation is dedicated to revolutionizing data security by providing unparalleled visibility and control. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of enterprise security products, focusing on scalable, secure, and cloud-ready platforms for Fortune 500 customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and technical direction of Netwrix enterprise-grade identity security products with hybrid (cloud + on-prem) deployment models
• Architect scalable multi-tenant cloud services while supporting deployable on-prem versions for regulated customers
• Define foundational cloud platform capabilities to be leveraged by all products in the Netwrix portfolio
• Ensure architectural decisions align with security, privacy, and compliance frameworks to meet enterprise and regulatory standards
• Partner with product and engineering teams to translate complex customer requirements into robust, extensible software solutions
• Lead technical evaluations, architecture reviews, and platform decisions across multiple engineering squads
• Drive standardization for all SaaS products to ensure a consistent and performant experience for Netwrix customers
• Champion the use of AI-driven approaches within the software development process to enhance quality, speed, and innovation
• Define the technical vision and roadmap for our Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and other data specific products
• Integrate best in class Azure native and/or compatible SaaS capabilities with Netwrix cloud products
• Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering culture across product lines
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to executives, product leaders, and strategic customers
• Represent Netwrix in industry forums, customer briefings, and technical communities

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years leading architecture and development of enterprise security products
• Proven expertise in building and shipping data-centric capabilities hosted in Azure
• Deep understanding of hybrid/cloud-native architectures and on-premise software delivery models (e.g., containers, VMs, Kubernetes operators)
• Programming expertise in languages like Ruby and Python, with experience building distributed, high-scale systems
• Advanced experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Prior experience as a Principal Engineer or equivalent in an enterprise security or software company
• Experience building compliance-ready products (e.g., SOC 2, FedRAMP, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
• Contributions to open standards or open-source software
• Experience with CI/CD, policy-as-code, and DevSecOps pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions