Principal Software Engineer

*What you will do*

This role is central to the modernization and digital transformation of our industrial systems, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and agility for future growth.

As a member of our Digital, Technology & Innovation organization, you will collaborate with global teams of engineers, automation specialists, IT professionals, and operations leadership to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant IoT solutions. Your leadership will help drive the transformation of our industrial network, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and integrating IoT with enterprise systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and implementation of our industrial IoT platform.
• Drive system modernization and digital transformation by leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and integrating IoT with enterprise systems (e.g., SCADA, industrial automation, data historians, and cloud platforms).
• Serve as the technical authority and SME for IoT implementations, including requirements gathering, solution architecture, interface design, and system validation.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Operations, Quality, Automation, IT, and global business collaborators to ensure IoT solutions align with strategic goals and user needs.
• Oversee and manage multi-functional project teams and external partners through all project phasesdesign, build, test, deployment, and hypercareensuring delivery commitments are met.
• Champion and implement best-in-class standards for system integration, data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GxP).
• Define and drive technology strategies for IoT system enhancements, scalability, and cloud readiness, supporting our digital transformation journey.
• Develop and deliver clear documentation, including functional/technical specifications, validation protocols, and training materials.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support change management strategies to ensure successful system adoption across global industrial sites.
• Serve as the partner concern point for critical IoT technical challenges, incident response, and root cause analysis.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree / Master's degree / Bachelor's degree and 12 to 17 years Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience in software development, industrial systems, and IoT.
• Extensive technical expertise in Java, Python, Kubernetes, CI/CD.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-site IoT projects from concept through validation and go-live.
• In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC), GxP regulations, and validation standard methodologies.
• Experience with IT/OT cybersecurity, data integrity, and cloud-based IoT architectures is highly desirable.
• Strong skills in technical documentation, collaborator engagement, and multi-functional communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with industrial automation systems and advanced IoT modules.
• Experience integrating IoT with advanced automation/data platforms.
• Familiarity with ISA-95 standards, data lakes, and supporting digital manufacturing initiatives (e.g., AI/ML for manufacturing data).
• Experience working across global, matrixed teams and/or as a technical leader for external vendors/partners.
• Professional certifications in IoT, software development, or project management are a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and collaborator management skills.
• Initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently or as part of a diverse, global team.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing technical talent.