Principal Software Engineer Engineering Automation Measurement Systems Position Summary MACOM is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a recognized technical leader for Engineering Automation and Measurement Systems. This role combines deep software engineering expertise with a practical understanding of laboratory automation, engineering workflows, test systems, and large-scale technical data environments. The Principal Software Engineer establishes technical direction for engineering software platforms, drives execution of strategically important automation initiatives, and serves as a trusted advisor across multiple engineering organizations. The successful candidate will influence how engineering data is acquired, managed, analyzed, and utilized throughout the product lifecycle. They will lead the development of next-generation automation frameworks, help define engineering software strategy, mentor technical talent, and drive adoption of best practices across the organization. This is a highly visible technical leadership position intended for individuals capable of solving exceptionally complex problems while balancing software architecture, business objectives, and engineering needs. What You'll Do Define the long-term technical architecture and roadmap for engineering automation platforms. Lead development of enterprise-scale software solutions supporting engineering characterization, product development, and technical support activities. Establish architectural standards, development methodologies, and software engineering best practices. Drive adoption of automation technologies across multiple engineering organizations. Influence software strategy, technology selection, and investment priorities. Lead technically complex and multidisciplinary projects involving software, instrumentation, databases, analytics, and engineering workflows. Solve exceptionally difficult technical problems involving system integration, performance, scalability, and data management. Partner with engineering leadership to identify productivity bottlenecks and implement organizational automation solutions. Serve as a high-level technical resource for engineering automation initiatives. Mentor software engineers and technical contributors throughout the organization. Communicate technical strategy and software capabilities to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Represent the organization in interactions with software vendors, instrumentation suppliers, and strategic external partners.