Principal Software Engineer

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Beavercreek, OHPosted Today

Role Overview

Awetomaton is hiring a Principal Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in Beavercreek. Part of Awetomaton's Security hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Principal-level Security roles is $120k-$308k (based on 11 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Awetomaton is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to set and uphold the technical bar for a cloud-native, event-driven system used across a national intelligence enterprise. You'll own the architecture patterns, the quality gate, and the build environment - staying close to the code while guiding a team of engineers through design and delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree or higher and have 15+ years of experience (or Masters & 12+ years experience)

This position will be performed out of Dayton, OH, with relocation packages available for out-of-state talent. Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required.

Criteria for success

Own the technical approach and code-quality standard across development; lead design reviews and establish patterns for cloud-native, event-driven microservices.
Guide development, refactoring, integration, and deployment of enterprise data services to government cloud environments.
Own the software build environment and end-item source delivery to the government source-code repository, including version history and reproducible builds.
Ensure deliveries meet the no-major-defect (Category 1/2) threshold and align to agile artifacts and required contract documentation.
Mentor engineers; serve as the technical liaison to the SME and government technical leads.

Required Experience and Skills

Active TS/SCI.
15+ years of software engineering experience (or MS + 12), including 5+ years leading cloud-native microservice teams.
Deep, hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes, modern backend languages (Go, Java, and/or Python), and REST plus asynchronous/event-driven APIs.
Demonstrated ownership of secure SDLC practices and CI/CD-based delivery.
Experience leading teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Desired Education and Experience

CKA or CKAD certification; relevant Scrum certification.
Event-driven / streaming platforms (Kafka, NATS, Numaflow, or similar).
Enterprise search, data-catalog, or large-scale data-services experience.
Multi-enclave delivery experience.
BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

About Awetomaton

We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.

Benefits

We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:

Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Principal Software Engineer position at Awetomaton?

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Where is the Principal Software Engineer position at Awetomaton located?

This position is based in Beavercreek. Awetomaton has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Principal Software Engineer at Awetomaton earn?

Awetomaton has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Principal Software Engineer role at Awetomaton posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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