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Principal Software Engineer

Leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.
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Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance · Real Estate

Description For Principal Software Engineer

CoStar Group, a leading provider of real estate information and analytics listed on NASDAQ and included in the S&P 500, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their CoStar Benchmark product development team. This role is crucial in architecting and designing software systems, from full-stack web products to high-volume data pipelines. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with vast amounts of real estate data, creating innovative analytics platforms for customers.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring deep expertise in enterprise-scale architecture and security. Working in Nashville, TN, with a hybrid schedule (Monday-Thursday in office, Friday remote), you'll be responsible for driving architectural decisions, mentoring teams, and ensuring best practices across the organization.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll work closely with Product and Technology leadership, collaborating across multiple teams to design and implement complex systems. The position requires extensive experience with AWS services, microservices architecture, and data streaming solutions. You'll be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of CoStar's analytics products while working in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

The company offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and professional development opportunities. This role is perfect for a seasoned architect who combines deep technical knowledge with strong communication skills and a passion for building secure, scalable enterprise solutions.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Work with Product and Technology leadership to understand project requirements and drive technical solutions
  • Collaborate with development teams on architectural direction
  • Document and maintain architectural knowledge across systems
  • Drive and evangelize architectural principles and guidelines
  • Create and maintain architectural diagrams and system documentation
  • Provide architectural guidance and mentoring to technical staff
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and development practices
  • Design well-instrumented, stable, high-performance products
  • Diagnose complex performance, scalability, and reliability issues
  • Ensure security in software products and platforms

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Java
Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering
  • 10+ years experience designing complex enterprise-level web applications
  • Experience with microservices, serverless, data, and web applications
  • Expert-level proficiency in C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services
  • Experience with large-scale relational and NoSQL database systems
  • Experience with event-oriented architectures and real-time data streaming
  • Strong ability to communicate through architectural diagrams

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Commuter Benefits
401k
Education Budget
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Mental Health Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401k with matching
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • On-site fitness center
  • Complimentary snacks and beverages

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