About the role
Principal Software Engineer Principal Software Engineer About CData Software, Inc. CData is the data layer between AI and ROI—delivering the connectivity, context, and control that make enterprise AI more accurate. One platform for live access and data replication across 350+ sources, semantic intelligence that ensures context-aware responses, and built-in governance for every AI-to-data interaction. Powering AI and analytics workloads for Anthropic, Databricks, Microsoft, Google, Palantir, and more than 10,000 customers worldwide. Behind that impact is a global team of passionate problem-solvers, engineers, and innovators who are redefining what’s possible in data connectivity. Headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, CData has over 500 team members, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. We take pride not just in what we build, but in how we build it: together, with curiosity, creativity, and a shared drive to push boundaries. This position will join our India team, operating out of our Bangalore office where we have nearly 100 team members. Role Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our SaaS product development team. What makes this Principal Software Engineer role at CData unique is that it's a true technical leadership position, not a pure architecture or management role. We're looking for someone who wants to remain deeply involved in software development, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and is still passionate about writing great code. As a Principal Engineer, you'll help define technical direction and influence product strategy, but you'll also be hands-on in the development process. We believe the best technical leaders stay close to the code, understand the challenges their teams face, and lead by example. This role offers significant influence. You'll have the opportunity to shape the product roadmap, drive architectural decisions, and help build engineering best practices across one of CData's largest engineering organizations outside of our US headquarters. You'll also play an important role in mentoring and coaching junior engineers, helping them grow into strong technical contributors. Key
