Software Engineer Principal

About the Role:

As a CBRE Software Engineer Principal, you will develop, maintain, and enhance client systems, as well as evaluate, design, and develop new features.

This job is part of the Software Engineering job function. They are responsible for successfully executing and monitoring system improvements to increase efficiency.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure web applications.
• Implement best-in-class solutions for both frontend and backend challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, UX/UI, and DevOps to deliver high-quality releases.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and best software development practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoptions when appropriate.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and participate in technical roadmap planning.
• End-to-end ownership of AI-powered features, including selection, customization, and integration of third-party models or APIs
• Collaboration with product teams to define, implement, and iterate on intelligent user experiences.
• Experience with vector databases and frameworks for advanced search or document intelligence
• Advanced proficiency setting up, scaling, and managing applications in distributed, cloud-based environments.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Experience with microservices architecture.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in building, deploying, and maintaining full stack web applications.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and at least one modern frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Deep experience with backend technologies such as Node.js, Python , Go,
• Strong database skills with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
• Hands-on experience with RESTful API and/or GraphQL design and integration.
• Proficient with version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD workflows, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects independently and mentor junior team members.