Principal Software Engineer (Fullstack) at Echodyne

Department: Research and DevelopmentEducation: education_required

Compensation

$164,594 – $246,788/yr

Location: Kirkland, Washington
Type: Full-time
Level: staff+
Posted: Sep 3, 2026

Description

Echodyne is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to build and architect radar software for defense and automotive applications. The role covers async backend services, APIs, real-time data models, React front-end collaboration, production deployment, resilience, observability, CI/CD, testing, and technical mentorship. Candidates need 7+ years of production software experience, modern full-stack expertise, Python/Rust/C++ experience, and a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. The position is exempt, US-based, and offers an annual salary of $164,594–$246,788 USD plus benefits.

Required Skills

React
Rust
Python
Modular architecture
CI/CD
Observability

Additional Information

Minimum Education: B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
Required Previous Experiences: 7+ years building customer-facing, production-grade software systems
Experience with field, defense, or automotive deployments or similar high-stakes, performance-critical systems
Experience mentoring peers and driving technical excellence without direct authority
Translation Company Name: Echodyne Corp

About Echodyne

Echodyne

DefenseKirkland, WA, US51-200

Its radar solutions are for intelligent systems and autonomous machines, and its mission includes C-UAS and multi-domain radar systems intended to improve safety and security outcomes. Echodyne manufactures its radar systems outside Seattle, Washington, and describes its systems as designed and built in the USA.

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