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Principal Software Engineer

Post Date

Aug 29, 2025

Location

Cincinnati,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

45215
US
Nov 02, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

CIN-d5862d44-f30d-4d55-9341-49fd4f06436c

Pay Rate

$75 - $94 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An aerospace company in the Cincinnati, OH area is seeking a principal software engineer to join the Product Validation team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the utilization of various data systems within test cells. This role requires a broad understanding of how data systems function, their applications, and how end customers utilize the data. Responsibilities include:

-Lead and mentor software developers
-Champion robust software development practices and lifecycle management.
-Own and guide the software development process (not product management).
-Provide architectural direction and hands-on -development in C++ and Java.
-Engage in application-layer protocol design and implementation (TCP, UDP, socket communication).
-Support containerization efforts using Docker and Kubernetes.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-15+ years of experience as a software engineer
-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
-Experience with application-layer networking protocols and socket communication.
- C++, Java, Python

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
-Automotive or aerospace industry experience
-Kubernetes, Kafka/Pulsar, and Hadoop

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.