Principal Software Engineer

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, Reputation Defender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives.

When youre a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages.

Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere.

Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs.

If this sounds like you—Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow—join us!

What You Will Do in This Role

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications using Java and Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

What You’ll Need to be Successful in this Role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 11+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Python.
• Experience with software development methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of data science and related tools/technologies is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and frameworks.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Experience with AWS streaming services (e.g., Kinesis, Kafka on AWS).
• Strong knowledge of Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate).