About the job
Strength in Trust
OneTrust is dedicated to facilitating innovation through the ethical use of data and AI. Our belief is that data trust should enhance, not hinder, team productivity. This philosophy inspired us to create the pioneering technology platform for responsible data usage in 2016. Today, as AI continues to evolve the data landscape, OneTrust is once again at the forefront of redefining responsible innovation. The AI-Ready Governance Platform™ integrates regulatory intelligence, automation, and cohesive governance workflows, empowering businesses to harness the speed of AI while ensuring robust governance to mitigate data misuse at scale. Trusted by thousands globally, OneTrust is shaping a future where reliable data serves as a transformative catalyst for business and society.
The Challenge
We are in search of a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of the next generation of OneTrust’s privacy and trust platform. In this hands-on role, you will architect and construct scalable, resilient backend systems that cater to millions of users worldwide.
This position melds deep technical design with strategic influence, allowing you to drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure our systems remain fast, secure, and reliable at scale.
Your Mission
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will:
- Design, build, and optimize backend frameworks and microservices utilizing Java, Spring Boot/Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.
- Architect and deliver multi-tenant, cloud-native, and high-availability systems on Azure (or other leading cloud platforms).
- Model and manage data across SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and scalability for extensive workloads.
- Enhance real-time systems using Kafka or similar streaming architectures.
- Lead by example—write clean, testable code, review pull requests, mentor team members, and facilitate design discussions.
- Continuously improve system reliability, performance, and developer experience through automation, CI/CD, and industry best practices.
- Champion innovation—explore emerging technologies and AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and quality.

