Principal Software Engineer

By myKelly | July 23, 2026

Principal Software Engineer

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denver, CO, US

Information Technology

Full Time,

$130000 - $170000

On-site

Other/Non Classified

denver, CO, US

$130000 - $170000

Full Time,

Other/Non Classified

On-site

Information Technology

Apply On Motion Recruitment Applied

Job details

A growing aerospace and satellite communications organization is hiring a Principal Software Engineer for a hybrid role in the Denver area. This position focuses on building and integrating mission-critical applications that support satellite operations and mission orchestration. The environment is heavily centered around cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes, containerized microservices, APIs, databases, and modern backend services.

This is an opportunity to join a highly technical engineering team working on systems with real-world operational impact. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex distributed systems challenges, mentoring technical teams, and contributing across the full software lifecycle. The organization offers strong benefits, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to work alongside experts supporting cutting-edge space and communications technologies.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering
  • Experience with Python and/or Rust
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Background designing and building microservices architectures
  • Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with OpenStack or private cloud platforms
  • Knowledge of Helm
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or similar regulated cloud platforms

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

  • Python
  • Rust
  • Kubernetes
  • API & Microservices Architecture
  • Cloud Infrastructure

The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous PTO program
  • International Travel Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Fitness Reimbursement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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