Principal Software Engineer

Cognex Corporation · auckland, auckland, New-Zealand

Location
auckland
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 24, 2026

Job Description

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer who wants to stay deeply hands‐on while stepping into a light technical leadership role. You’ll work on a production platform that powers large‐scale logistics operations around the world, solving real problems at meaningful scale. This role blends senior individual‐contributor work with leading a small team of engineers and helping guide what gets built and when. You’ll lead technical execution, manage and shape the team backlog, and work closely with US‐based partners to turn priorities into deliverable outcomes. Formal people‐management experience is welcome but not required. **What You’ll Be Doing** Balance hands‐on engineering with light leadership, planning, and coordination responsibilities. **What We’re Looking For** Typically 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated impact. Strong experience with .NET in long‐running, production systems. Strong working knowledge of Python. Experience wi...

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