Principal Software Engineer

Join Our Team as a Principal Software Engineer! About Us At Energy Worldnet, Inc. (EWN), we deliver innovative technology solutions that empower our clients and support the future of the energy industry. Our SaaS platform helps organizations operate more safely, efficiently, and compliantly. We are seeking an experienced and highly influential Principal Software Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader within our Software Engineering organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, shaping technical direction, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. If you're passionate about platform engineering, modern software architecture, mentorship, and engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you! What States Do We Accept Applications From? Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Florida (FL), Indiana (IN), Kentucky (KY), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), New Mexico (NM), North Carolina (NC), Oklahoma (OK), Pennsylvania (PA), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX) Please note: We do not support employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). What You'll Do As a Principal Software Engineer at EWN, you will: • Lead the design, development, and evolution of shared SaaS platform capabilities, frameworks, libraries, and standards • Solve complex, cross-cutting technical challenges that span multiple teams and systems • Write high-quality, production-ready code and tests where it creates the greatest leverage, especially for platform-level capabilities such as public APIs, integrations, and shared services • Provide hands-on technical leadership through architectural guidance, design reviews, and close collaboration with product and sprint teams • Establish and model high standards for software quality, performance, scalability, reliability, testing, and operational readiness • Design systems that meet high throughput and performance requirements while ensuring observability and operational excellence • Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, helping cultivate a strong, sustainable technical culture • Enable teams after platform delivery through training, documentation, best practices, and ongoing technical guidance • Collaborate with engineering leadership and cross-functional partners to define and evolve architectural principles and engineering standards • Identify friction in the development lifecycle and lead initiatives to improve developer experience, tooling, workflows, and CI/CD pipelines • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, leaders, and non-technical stakeholders What You'll Bring Required Skills & Experience • At least 7 years of professional software engineering experience • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining production systems with significant performance, scalability, or reliability requirements • Deep understanding of modern software architecture, including distributed systems and service-oriented designs • Strong software design, debugging, testing, and documentation skills • Experience with test-driven development • Ability to reason about tradeoffs involving performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability • Proven ability to operate effectively under ambiguity and make sound technical decisions • Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and influencing other engineers • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly Preferred Skills & Experience • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) • Experience working on platform or infrastructure teams • Experience designing and supporting public APIs or system-to-system integrations • Experience improving developer tooling, workflows, or internal platforms • Experience working within a SaaS business model • Experience in the oil, gas, or energy industry Why Join Us? At EWN, we offer: Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid remote or fully remote work options, depending on role and location. Technical Impact & Growth Shape platform strategy, influence engineering standards, and enable teams across the organization. Collaborative Culture Work alongside talented engineers in a culture focused on learning, mentorship, and shared ownership. Travel Opportunities Up to 10% travel to corporate HQ or other locations, as needed. Benefits (Dependent on eligibility and plan selection) • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans - EWN covers upfront costs for employees and eligible dependent children • Voluntary benefits (life insurance, short-term disability, etc.) • Retirement plan with company match (up to 4%) • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care) • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) • Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance • Paid Parental Leave Work Details Location: Hybrid remote with occasional office or field work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM CT Environment: Home office with collaborative project engagement Ready to Shape the Future of Our Platform? Join a team where your technical leadership drives real-world impact. At EWN, your work helps power innovation, safety, and reliability across the energy industry. Apply today to become a Principal Software Engineer at Energy Worldnet, Inc. EEO Statement Energy Worldnet, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Disclaimer Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodations. EWN reserves the right to revise or assign additional duties as necessary. Application Deadline Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Created: 2026-03-10