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Principal Engineer Software Security Hybrid
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RTP, NC · San Jose, CA · Austin, TX · Chicago, IL
As a Principal Engineer on the AI Security team, you will be a senior technical authority shaping the security standard for every AI capability Cisco ships - to customers, partners, and…
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Principal Software Engineer
Ascend Learning, LLC
OR · Leawood, KS
We are seeking highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our team to lead and contribute to the development of software applications using multiple technologies. Our Software…
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Ascend Learning, LLC

Principal Software Engineer

OR, United States
Leawood, KS, United States

The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is $134,600.00-$192,500.00.

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Pay: The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is $134,600.00-$192,500.00.
Education: High school diploma
Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in software development for web-based applications, including 3+ years in a technical leadership or architecture role
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.

Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are seeking highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our team to lead and contribute to the development of software applications using multiple technologies. Our Software Engineering teams support a wide range of services, platforms and products that span across healthcare, The development team is responsible for both maintenance and development of multiple services/applications that serve several Ascend Learning businesses. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will set technical direction across multiple development teams and shape the architecture of platforms used by learners, educators, and healthcare professionals, while remaining hands-on in design and code.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location. Remote work within the United States will also be considered.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME

Design, build, and evolve scalable cloud-native applications and platforms using modern technologies including .NET, Angular, Azure, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and SQL Server.
Own the technical vision, architecture, and long-term evolution of your domain, establishing engineering standards, guiding platform modernization, reducing technical debt, and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives.
Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through production, partnering with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.
Mentor and coach engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, engineering best practices, and software design principles, while providing feedback that supports team members' growth and development.
Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, AI-enabled development practices, and innovative approaches that improve product quality, team effectiveness, and customer outcomes.
Ensure operational excellence through production troubleshooting, deployments across environments, incident resolution, and participation in on-call rotations as needed.
Communicate technical strategy, architectural decisions, and key initiatives to engineering leadership and broader communities of practice.
Participate in and present key initiatives to our senior leaders and software engineering community

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
8+ years of relevant experience in software development for web-based applications, including 3+ years in a technical leadership or architecture role
Experience establishing engineering standards, patterns and best practices with organizational and teamwork and collaboration skills, and strong attention to detail.
Hands-on experience applying AI-assisted and agentic development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) across the SDLC, including establishing guidelines for responsible use with measurable outcome, as well as integrating AI capabilities such as LLMs or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) into products
Experience in modern .NET (8+), C#, SQL Server, and ASP.NET Core (MVC/Web API)
Experience in modern Angular (v17+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS
Experience with Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes
Experience building and operating applications on Microsoft Azure
Experience with Git-based platforms (e.g. GitLab), including branching strategies, merge requests and CI/CD integration
Deep experience designing distributed systems, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and API design, with a focus on scalability, performance, and resilience
Knowledge of secure software development practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and of the privacy, security, and accessibility (e.g., WCAG) requirements that apply to education and healthcare products
Experience with observability and production operations, including monitoring, alerting, service-level objectives (SLOs), and leading incident response and post-incident reviews
Deep experience designing distributed systems, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and API design, with a focus on scalability, performance, and resilience
Knowledge of secure software development practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and of the privacy, security, and accessibility (e.g., WCAG) requirements that apply to education and healthcare products
Experience with observability and production operations, including monitoring, alerting, service-level objectives (SLOs), and leading incident response and post-incident reviews
Experience defining automated testing strategies (unit, integration, and end-to-end) and quality gates within CI/CD pipelines
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or Bicep) and an awareness of cloud cost management

HIRING RANGE

The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is $134,600.00-$192,500.00. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected pay range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.

BENEFITS

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and parental leave
Employee assistance program
Other wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
Charitable matching program

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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Skills

.NET
Microsoft Azure
Apache Kafka
Docker
Kubernetes
Microsoft SQL Server
Design principles
Troubleshooting
Leadership
Computer science
Software development
Teamwork
Collaboration
Attention to detail
GitHub
C#
Microsoft ASP.NET
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
Git
GitLab
CI/CD
Microservices
API development
Incident response
Test automation
Infrastructure as code
IBM Terraform
Cost management
Sales

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