Principal Software Engineer
American Kennel Club · Raleigh, NC · Posted Jun 22, 2026
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AKC is seeking a hands-on Principal Software Engineer to lead a small team supporting the applications used by our Sports & Events business. This is a player-coach role for someone who can manage people, write code, design practical solutions, estimate work, and lead projects through delivery.
You will partner closely with business analysts, Sports & Events stakeholders, QA, UX, PMO, and peer engineering leaders to support production systems, deliver enhancements, and improve the long-term health of the application portfolio. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, clear communication, and the ability to balance delivery with ongoing L2 support in a small-team environment.