Principal Software Engineer

Posted:
8/14/2025, 1:27:50 AM

Location(s):
Glendale, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

What you will do

As a Principal Software Engineer with Johnson Controls, you will be part of a dynamic engineering team which is responsible for the design and development JCI flagship Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) products! Our BAS products are used globally to control and manage buildings for energy efficiency, comfort, and health. You will be presented with the challenge of designing and developing server and offline device configuration software for our products. This position is based in our Glendale, WI, facility. Candidates must be commuting distance to this location, or able to relocate.

How you will do it

  • Architect for small projects and component design leader for large projects

  • As a technical leader and individual contributor, you will plan, develop, and test software for front end UI and backend data service APIs.

  • Work closely with Architects and Product Managers to analyze technical requirements and translate them into software design, code, and test cases.

  • Participate in agile software planning and development activities including daily standups, user story refinement, task breakdown and effort estimation

  • Mentor junior team members and manage team performance by technical mentorship and effective communication. Be responsible for team on-time delivery and quality.

  • Desire to jump in where needed. Resolve blocking issues and/or guide junior members to resolve issues

  • Learn new technologies, and work effectively across the full stack

What we look for

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent

  • 7+ years of software development experience developing software products

  • Software development skills with strong issue analysis skills – software performance design and tuning and software debugging techniques.

  • Coding skills in one or more of following: .NET/C#, React/JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL Server.

  • Full-stack preferred and/or strong interest to learn full-stack software development: Windows server and Embedded controller, UI front-end, services back-end and knowledge of installation software.

  • Will perform design and coach junior engineers to complete projects.

  • Ability to work in a CI/CD workflow.

  • Experience working on both Windows and Linux operating systems.

  • Quickly learn new technologies, have a passion for software and a pulse on industry trends

  • Ability to work collaboratively in global teams

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.