Principal Software Development Engineer, Databases

• Develop, implement, test, optimize, and maintain Avid Media solutions
• Solve complex engineering challenges across the product
• Understand engine behavior in virtualized environments
• Investigate issues related to data integrity, performance, scalability, and system stability
• Understand complex end-to-end workflows and interaction models between web applications, backend services, and message-oriented systems
• Translate high-level functional specifications into detailed design specifications
• See the implementation process through with involved teams
• Coordinate development and deliverables with teams worldwide in a multi-site project

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Extensive experience in C and C++ (STL, Boost, generics, algorithms, data structures), MS Visual Studio, Win32 API, and COM/DCOM
• Experience with MS Windows Server/Cluster environments, Apache (including plugin/module flow), and application development and debugging in virtualized environments such as VMware
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and continuous integration/deployment using GitHub
• Knowledge of REST concepts and architectures, with the ability to analyze complex systems and end-to-end workflows
• Ability to analyze performance issues and design and implement solutions to improve product performance, scalability, and stability
• Ability to perform requirements analysis, communicate effectively with product owners and distributed teams, and coordinate development and deliverables in a multi-site environment
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Preferred: experience with Postgres and other SQL databases
• Preferred: experience using AI-based development assistants, such as Microsoft Copilot
• Preferred: programming skills with Golang
• Preferred: experience deploying SaaS in the Cloud, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Preferred: experience with Agile development methodologies
• Preferred: experience with monitoring solutions, such as Prometheus

• Remote work model offering flexibility to balance work and life
• Access to development programs with strong support and mentoring to help you grow and advance within the company
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and creating a welcoming environment for all employees
• Attractive benefits package including health & life insurance
• Referral rewards
• Generous leave policies to ensure a healthy work-life balance