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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Cognite - AI for Industry's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Cognite - AI for Industry's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Cognite - AI for Industry
- high 23 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 79 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
As a Principal Software Engineer at Cognite, you will architect and lead the development of both frontend and backend systems for the Cognite Data Fusion® platform, which focuses on transforming industrial operations through data solutions. Your role involves driving architectural decisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the implementation of scalable, high-quality software solutions. You will also influence the product roadmap and work closely with users to create intuitive experiences that meet their needs.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cognite - AI for Industry as an employer.
What you need
- Expert knowledge of computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
- Relevant and hands-on concentrated experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Python, or Rust)
- Deep expertise in modern JavaScript and TypeScript, with extensive experience in leading frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with large-scale cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Kubernetes
- Strong problem-solving skills, technical troubleshooting, and diagnosing complex system issues
- Proven ability to prioritize work for maximum impact
Nice to have
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- Leading significant projects or designing and scaling complex full stack architectures
- Prior experience in industrial software, IoT, or large-scale data visualization projects
- Experience in a SaaS product environment
- Experience building mobile applications
What you get
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Employee Referral Program
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- The role requires a strong focus on user satisfaction and quality in software development
- The work environment is described as exciting, dynamic, and intense, which may imply a fast-paced and high-pressure setting
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Listed by Cognite - AI for Industry on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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