Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join ThisWay Global's Retired Talent Program as a Principal Software Engineer and leverage your extensive experience in a flexible, remote role. Contribute to architectural decisions, critical design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while working on high-impact projects involving ethical AI and scalable infrastructure. This opportunity allows you to stay engaged in the field, tackling complex technical challenges and shaping foundational systems. Work remotely with high autonomy, meaningful challenges, and a team that values your expertise. Whether you are retired, semi-retired, or seeking flexible work, ThisWay Global offers part-time, reduced-load, or full-time arrangements. The program is designed for accomplished engineers who want to continue contributing their knowledge and experience.

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on scalable systems and technical leadership
• Proficiency in systems programming (Rust preferred; C++, Go, or similar experience welcome)
• Familiarity with parallel computing and performance optimization (OpenMP, CUDA, MPI, etc.)
• Demonstrated mentoring and team leadership throughout your career
• Able to work independently and asynchronously in a remote-first environment
• U.S.-based; authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on system architecture and technical planning for distributed, high-performance platforms
• Contribute selectively to projects where your expertise drives clarity and quality
• Serve as a trusted mentor and advisor to engineers across the organization
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and performance issues
• Share strategic insights on system evolution, security, and infrastructure scale
• Stay current with relevant tools and paradigms in distributed systems and secure development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HPC or HTC computing environments
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-171/223, or secure computing standards
• Previous affiliation with a top-tier academic or research institution
• Interest in mentoring rising engineers and passing on technical wisdom

Benefits

• Fully remote U.S. role with flexible scheduling options
• Part-time, reduced-load, or full-time arrangements available
• Competitive compensation for experience and contribution level
• High-impact work with real-world applications
• Opportunity to mentor and guide a talented, growing engineering team
• Health benefits and 401K plan (available for eligible employment status)
• Unlimited PTO (with manager approval)