Principal Engineer - Identity
Netwrix
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At Netwrix, our mission is to revolutionize data security by placing identity at the core - providing unparalleled visibility and control. Engineered and supported by over 900 highly talented, motivated employees and hundreds of trusted partners in nearly every geography, Netwrix solutions are relied upon daily by security professionals across more than 13,500 organizations in over 100 countries around the world.
Over the past two decades, Netwrix has expanded its market presence through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions, and are proud to be backed by renowned private equity firms, TA Associates and Centerbridge Partners. Netwrix maintains a global presence, fostering a remote-first work environment while encouraging and facilitating frequent face-to-face interaction with colleagues, customers, and partners.
Position Overview
We are building a cutting-edge Platform that will transform the way our customers identify, protect and govern their data. This will revolutionize how customers secure their data by placing identity at the core – providing unparalleled visibility and control.
We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of cutting-edge enterprise security products in the areas of Data and our overall SaaS security product portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving the architecture and engineering of scalable, secure, and cloud-ready platforms that serve Fortune 500 customers across hybrid environments—spanning both cloud-native and on-premises infrastructure.
This is a senior-most technical role where innovation, hands-on leadership, and enterprise product engineering converge to solve some of the most pressing identity security challenges faced by large organizations today.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Platform Architecture
- Lead the architecture and technical direction of Netwrix enterprise-grade identity security products with hybrid (cloud + on-prem) deployment models.
- Architect scalable multi-tenant cloud services while supporting deployable on-prem versions for regulated customers.
- Architect foundational cloud platform capabilities to be leveraged by all products in the Netwrix portfolio.
Engineering & Innovation Leadership
- Partner with product and engineering teams to translate complex customer requirements into robust, extensible software solutions.
- Lead technical evaluations, architecture reviews, and platform decisions across multiple engineering squads.
- Drive standardization for all SaaS products to ensure a consistent and performant experience for Netwrix customers
- Drive AI technologies within the software development process.
Domain Expertise & Strategy
- Define the technical vision and roadmap for our DSPM and other Data specific products.
- Integrate best in class Azure native and/or compatible SaaS capabilities with Netwrix cloud products.
Thought Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering culture across product lines.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to executives, product leaders, and strategic customers.
- Represent the company in industry forums, customer briefings, and technical communities.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years leading architecture and development of enterprise security products.
- Proven expertise in building and shipping data centric capabilities hosted in Azure.
- Deep understanding of hybrid/cloud-native architectures and on-premise software delivery models (e.g., containers, VMs, Kubernetes operators).
- Programming expertise in languages like Go, Python, or C# and experience with modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with security protocols and identity standards: OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Principal Engineer or equivalent in an enterprise security or software company.
- Experience building compliance-ready products (e.g., SOC 2, FedRAMP, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- Contributions to open standards or open-source software.
- Experience with CI/CD, policy-as-code, and DevSecOps pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Our Values
At Netwrix, our values guide every action:
- Next-Level Customer Focus -Customers first, always. We listen, protect, and go the extra mile— because their success is our mission.
- Excellence - We set high standards and take pride in delivering exceptional results. We celebrate wins, seek constant improvement, and address shortcomings professionally.
- Transparent Ownership - We celebrate our successes, own up to our mistakes, communicate openly, and face challenges head-on with a genuine commitment to doing the right thing.
- Winning with Clear Thinking - We value clarity, find straightforward solutions to complex problems, and make swift, effective decisions.
- Relentless Innovation - We continually seek better ways to serve our customers and stay ahead. We foster creative thinking, and we embrace new approaches.
- Industry-Leading Expertise - We take pride in our expertise and continuously seek to learn and share knowledge, striving to be the trusted experts our customers rely on.
- eXceptional Together - We believe in the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives. By valuing each other’s strengths, we achieve outcomes that surpass individual contributions.
Join us in a culture where integrity, respect, and hard work are foundational. Be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact.
Why You’ll Love Working at Netwrix
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Continuous Learning and Development Opportunities
- Team-Oriented, Collaborative, and Innovative Work Environment
- Regular Company Town Halls to Keep You Informed
- Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement
We pride ourselves on a culture that truly values employee input across various backgrounds and experiences. We look forward to welcoming new talent who can help us further our mission.
Netwrix Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers (EEO) and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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