Principal Software Engineer

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

• Design & Development: Design, and implement high-impact, scalable and resilient features for SaaS based CAD/PDM service.
• Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of critical modules—writing production-quality code, profiling and optimizing algorithms, and ensuring clean, testable, and maintainable solutions.
• Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, UX, and other engineering teams to define specifications, influence long-term technical strategy, and ensure design consistency across platforms.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and participate in design and code reviews, setting high standards for clarity, maintainability, security, and scalability; mentor engineers of all levels, encouraging technical depth and creative problem-solving.
• Support & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve high-impact production or customer issues quickly and effectively.

• Expertise in Java and its ecosystem, backed by solid computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures.
• Extensive experience developing multi-tenant backend infrastructure systems and services using Java, Spring, MongoDB, and Elastic.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Extensive experience in building and scaling cloud-native architectures with a strong focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and operational best practices.
• Experience building products for and supporting large enterprise customers with complex security, delegation, and collaboration needs.
• Providing guidance and technical support for junior engineers, helping them to develop technical skills through code reviews, one-on-one meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to lead design and implementation of complex software systems, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent software development experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in building distributed, data-intensive systems using Java and database technologies.
• Expertise in Java, Spring, and MongoDB
• US Citizenship or Green Card required for work with FedRAMP and GovCloud
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready software in Agile environments.

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?

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