Principal Software Engineer, Containers

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Software Engineer, Containers based in the United States. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will define the technical direction of a core container technology platform that helps organizations build, deploy, and operate software securely at scale. You will lead the design and delivery of critical systems spanning hardened container images, image build pipelines, registry infrastructure, and developer adoption tools. This is a senior individual contributor role where your technical expertise and architectural judgment will influence product strategy and engineering execution. Working closely with engineering and product leaders, you will turn complex business objectives into long-term roadmaps and high-impact, multi-team initiatives. You will remain hands-on with architecture, coding, and code reviews while mentoring experienced engineers and advancing the safe use of AI-powered development tools. This remote opportunity is ideal for a technically influential leader passionate about open-source software, cloud infrastructure, and software supply chain security.