Principal Software Engineer

Posted:
10/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ⋅ Tamil Nadu, India

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher

Field(s):
Software Engineering

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 you’re 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 10+ 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).

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government. 

NortonLifeLock

Website: https://www.nortonlifelock.com/

Headquarter Location: Tempe, Arizona, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1982

IPO Status: Delisted

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Secondary

Industries: Computer ⋅ Cyber Security ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Security ⋅ Software