Principal Software Engineer

Cognex
📍 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 15, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer who wants to stay deeply hands‑on while stepping into a light technical leadership role. You’ll work on a production platform that powers large‑scalelogistics operations around the world, solving real problems at meaningful scale.

This role blends senior individual‑contributor work with leading a small team of engineers and helping guide what gets built and when. You’ll lead technical execution, manage and shape the team backlog, and work closely with US‑based partners to turn priorities into deliverable outcomes. Formal people‑management experience is welcome but not required.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Act as the technical lead for a small team of two Intermediate / Senior Software Engineers.

  • Design and implement robust systems for a mission‑critical platform intended to operate reliably over long lifetimes.

  • Own and manage the team backlog...

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    Job Details

    • Location Auckland, Auckland
    • Job Type Full time
    • Category Computer Occupations
    • Posted Date June 15, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 25, 2026