Required Software Senior Principal Engineer (C++)- Glil-Yam (Herzliya)
We are hiring to accelerate feature development for our Lightning product and are looking for experienced technical leaders. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop software for platforms, peripherals, applications, and diagnostics - using advanced technologies, modern engineering practices, and close collaboration with internal and external partners.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Software Engineer on our Lightning Engineering R&D team in Glil-Yam (Herzliya), Israel.
What youll achieve:
As a Senior Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated systems and software basis the customers business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions.
You will:
Lead end‑to‑end development of storage or protocol features for the Lightning product, driving technical execution from requirements through design, implementation, testing, and deployment
Architect and build AI‑driven infrastructure systems, breaking down complex initiatives, identifying dependencies and risks early, and defining software specifications with strong security and quality focus
Set the technical bar through hands‑on development and code reviews in C++, Python, and Linux environments
Collaborate with and influence global teams, communicating technical decisions, progress, and risks clearly, while contributing actively in an Agile development environment
Establish and evolve engineering standards and best practices as the organization scales
Take the first step towards your dream career
Application closing date: 30/04/2026
Job ID:R285695.
Requirements: Essential Requirements:
12+ years of hands‑on software development with deep expertise in storage, file systems, or protocols; strong Linux user‑space development experience, including multithreading, IPC, networking, and RAID/storage solutions
Proficiency in C++ (and Python), with extensive object‑oriented design, data structures, and algorithms; solid grasp of distributed systems architecture, memory management, and concurrency/synchronization
Proven ability to design, debug, optimize performance, and refactor complex, high‑throughput systems at scale; drives Agile‑based delivery practices and end‑to‑end engineering rigor
Demonstrated leadership to technically lead and mentor engineers through architecture, design, execution, and code reviews; an effective communicator and self‑starter who collaborates across distributed, multi‑time‑zone teams
Desirable Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with NFS protocols, distributed file systems, or cloud storage technologies, and proficiency in Python and Bash scripting with CI/CD automation tools (Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence), along with experience in Kubernetes, containers, and hypervisors.
This position is open to all candidates.