Principal Software Developer

The Role

We’re seeking a Principal Software Developer to report to the Director, Software Engineering and collaborate closely with software developers, data scientists, geoscientists, applied scientists, and DevOps. This is a hands‑on individual contributor role.

Ideon’s software engineering team has grown significantly, with strong senior developers building complex systems across cloud platforms, scientific compute, data pipelines, and customer‑facing products. As we enter our next growth phase, we’re expanding into new domains such as AI‑enabled workflows, intelligent automation, and large‑scale compute platforms.

This role will help guide critical technical decisions as we scale 2x–5x, challenging assumptions, shaping architecture, and supporting teams to make better decisions earlier. You’ll also contribute to AI‑first practices, engineering standards, and scalable platform design—using deep technical expertise, strong judgment, and influence through e...