Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 7 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expMassachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer who will serve as the senior-most technical expert responsible for designing and delivering software solutions. This role involves providing architectural leadership and mentorship while ensuring adherence to secure coding standards and contributing to long-term IT strategy.
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Responsibilities
Designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions that support the credit union’s strategic goals, operational efficiency, and member experience
Providing architectural leadership, technical direction, and hands-on development across core banking systems, integrations, digital banking platforms, and enterprise applications
Mentoring engineering staff
Ensuring adherence to secure coding standards
Acting as a key contributor in technology governance and long-term IT strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
a minimum of ten years of progressive software development experience
extensive experience with API design, microservices, and integration frameworks
hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
experience integrating core banking / financial services systems
Preferred
Five years in a senior or lead engineering role
project management experience with a strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Java, Python, or similar)
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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