Principal Software Engineer, Splunk

• Extensive experience in software engineering, with a proven track record in designing and developing complex software solutions
• A strong sense of ownership and bias for action, with a proven track record of showing initiative and a preference for taking decisive steps
• Extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, reliable, and high-performance distributed software systems
• Expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g. Go, Java, Python, C++). and software development frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and influence technical direction

Desirable

• We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer on our Incubation Team who is ready to shape the future of Splunk
• You'll have the opportunity to architect groundbreaking solutions in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
• We're seeking a proven technical leader who thrives in ambiguity, with a demonstrated history of designing complex systems, mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction
• If you want to prove out innovative ideas and help shape strategic roadmaps, this is your chance
• The Incubation Team is Splunk's internal startup, dedicated to exploring, validating, and accelerating high-potential ideas that will shape the future of our offerings
• We are a small and talented team of 8-10 engineers who tackle high-risk, high-reward initiatives in a structured environment, free from the constraints of existing customer commitments
• We foster a culture of innovation, rapid learning, and collaboration, working to deliver prototypes and proposals for product roadmap consideration, or clear summaries of learnings to inform strategic decisions
• The team plays a critical role in identifying and developing solutions to solve real customer problems and maintain Splunk's market leadership
• Architect and develop functional prototypes, including supporting engineering documentation, demos, and proposals, to validate new product and technology ideas with a high degree of technical and/or product-market fit ambiguity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to gather input, validate ideas, and ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Determine the appropriate path for integration with Cisco technologies and leading the technical aspects of those integrations to satisfy both functional and non-functional requirements
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineers within the team, overcoming complex technical challenges and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and development methodologies to enhance the team's capabilities and accelerate innovation
• Document and communicate learnings, including rationale for projects that do no proceed, to inform future strategies and technical direction
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and talent development within the team and the broader engineering organization