Principal Engineer for Distributed Systems

Sectigo
📍 ottawa, on, Canada 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 09, 2026

Job Description

Take charge of high-performance systems as a Principal Engineer at Sector, specializing in trust infrastructure. This senior role emphasizes hands-on development in a hybrid environment, focusing on backend services.
As a Principal Engineer, you will design and build scalable distributed systems using Golang. Your work will impact production-grade reliability and operational excellence in certificate lifecycle management. Engage with the broader ecosystem and contribute meaningfully to open-source projects while defining high-quality operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build and design scalable distributed services in Golang
• Ensure high availability and system observability
• Drive architectural impact for scalability and cost efficiency
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to upstream projects
• Translate industry standards into deployable systems
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in related field recommended
• Significant experience in ...

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Job Details

  • Location ottawa, on
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category IT & Technology
  • Posted Date June 09, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 19, 2026