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Progress · 1 day ago

Principal Software Engineer - OpenEdge Core Language

Burlington, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$136K/yr - $168K/yr

10+ years exp

Progress is a trusted provider of software that enables customers to develop, deploy, and manage AI-powered applications. They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their OpenEdge Core Language Development team, focusing on the foundation of the OpenEdge platform and ensuring it meets modern architecture and AI-driven requirements.

ComputerEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain core components of the OpenEdge ABL language runtime and AVM

Develop and evolve client-side runtime and protocol layers that integrate with the database and application server

Build and optimize performance-critical, multi-threaded systems in C/C++

Work on core language features, execution semantics, and runtime services while preserving long-term compatibility

Diagnose and resolve complex customer issues in core language and runtime components, delivering durable fixes and platform improvements

Contribute to platform security, including secure coding practices and hardening of core components

Own technical design and implementation across the full development lifecycle, including testing, documentation, and maintenance

Serve as a technical leader and mentor, providing code reviews, design guidance, and pairing with senior engineers

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (database, application server, tooling, architecture, security) to ensure cohesive platform evolution

Communicate technical concepts clearly and influence technical direction through thoughtful design and collaboration

Qualification

C/C++Multi-threaded programmingSystems-level softwareData structuresPerformance optimizationOperating system fundamentalsSecure software developmentLinux/UnixWindowsBachelor's degreeUnix shell scriptingProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

10+ years of professional software development experience

Strong expertise with C/C++ developing multi-threaded software and experience with shared memory

Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization

Experience building or maintaining systems-level software

Proven experience with multi-threaded programming, synchronization, and concurrency

Solid understanding of operating system fundamentals, including memory management, process and thread lifecycle, file systems and I/O, and Inter-process communication

Familiarity with secure software development practices

Comfortable developing on Linux/Unix and Windows platforms

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to work independently and meets tight deadlines

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Preferred

Experience with programming language design or evolution

Background in database or application server platforms

Experience supporting backward compatibility across multiple long-term releases

Familiarity with protocol design, serialization, or interoperability layers

Knowledge of static analysis, build systems, or security scanning tools

Unix shell scripting or platform automation experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Tuition Reimbursement program.

Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.

Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback

Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays.

A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Company

Progress

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Progress is a global software company that simplifies the development, deployment and management of business applications.

Founded in 1981

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.progress.com

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