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Principal Software Engineer

Cognex
Location 📍 Auckland, New Zealand
Posted 📅 June 08, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full time

Position Overview

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

    Employment Type
    Full time
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    Category
    Computer Occupations
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    Work Arrangement
    On-site
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    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand