Job Description
Date: May 22, 2026
Location: India, Hyderabad
Job Category:
Department: Product & Technology
About CyberArk:
CyberArk, the global leader in privileged access management, helps organizations transform their business through improved security and reduced risk. As a trusted partner for thousands of companies around the world, CyberArk consistently sets the bar – driving innovation and helping our customers stay one step ahead of attackers. CyberArk Identity is CyberArk’s primary core product to support its Cloud infrastructure as well as to provide solutions for IDaas, SaaS and Endpoint management.
Job Description:
This position is based in Hyderabad, India. In addition to several positions, we are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and mentoring to a growing team of software engineers. You must be an energetic self-starter with a desire to learn new things quickly. In this position, you will work in a team of talented engineers to innovate, implement, and support IDaaS and SaaS Solutions within CyberArk. Duties will primarily revolve around designing, prototyping and building software by writing code, as well as modifying software to fix errors, improve its scalability and performance and adapt to new business requirements.
Responsibilities:
Ensure all features embody engineering best practices, efficient, scalable architecture, elegant design, and high-quality implementation.
Lead design, code reviews to ensure consistently high level of design and implementation.
Ensuring performance and security criteria are met for the services and tools developed.
Contribute to feature design and implementation to bring the product to the next level.
Participate in continuous and iterative software development cycles with emphasis on code quality, supportability, scalability and performance.
Mentor other engineers, as well as ensure adherence to CyberArk Engineering practices and security coding guidelines.
Work with other engineering teams, Product Management and the field professionals to understand customer requirements for continuous product enhancements.
Participate in and ensure solid software engineering principles are adopted such as unit test automation, code reviews, continuous integration.
Interface with Support to handle customer escalation issues; diagnose and fix product issues found internally or in the field.
Assist engineering leadership in hiring quality, smart and efficient candidates.
Critical Skills
Total of 12+ years of demonstrated work experience in the Information Systems industry.
8+ years of solid Design/Software engineering experience using large/complex application using various technologies with the most recent experience preferably in Cloud/Web environment and enterprise scale application development.
Very strong software engineering – design, development and testing, experience.
Proficient in C#, MVC, .NET Framework or comparable programming environment, SQL, Web Development, and test methodologies.
Working experience with MicroServices, Performance and Scaling a Cloud product is preferrable.
Deep understanding of security, threats, vulnerability detection & management etc.
Good understanding of design / architectural patterns and automation platforms.
Experience with Agile, TDD, SOA and test methodologies.
Good experience on Requirement/Design/Code Review & Inspections practices.
Knowledge on Cloud technologies Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.
Knowledge on data modelling, analytics, data mining and machine learning.
Knowledge on test automation, automated builds, CICD and Testing in Production.
Good on estimation practices: Effort and Schedule.
Experience in development processes like creating technical and architectural documents and QA processes like designing test plans, functional testing, end to end scenario automation, performance, and security testing.
Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle ambiguity and collaborate across multiple groups and disciplines.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and drive them to successful completion.
Ability to collaborate in a cross-group environment with global SWE teams.
Sound problem resolution, judgment, negotiating and decision-making skills.
Excellence in strategic thinking, leadership and be able to influence without authority.
Ability to rapidly assimilate new information and techniques.
Education/Experience:
12+ years hands-on software development experience, with the most recent experience in a cloud/SaaS environment.
BE / B Tech /MCA or equivalent
Location: India, Hyderabad
Job Category:
Department: Product & Technology
About CyberArk:
CyberArk, the global leader in privileged access management, helps organizations transform their business through improved security and reduced risk. As a trusted partner for thousands of companies around the world, CyberArk consistently sets the bar – driving innovation and helping our customers stay one step ahead of attackers. CyberArk Identity is CyberArk’s primary core product to support its Cloud infrastructure as well as to provide solutions for IDaas, SaaS and Endpoint management.
Job Description:
This position is based in Hyderabad, India. In addition to several positions, we are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and mentoring to a growing team of software engineers. You must be an energetic self-starter with a desire to learn new things quickly. In this position, you will work in a team of talented engineers to innovate, implement, and support IDaaS and SaaS Solutions within CyberArk. Duties will primarily revolve around designing, prototyping and building software by writing code, as well as modifying software to fix errors, improve its scalability and performance and adapt to new business requirements.
Responsibilities:
Ensure all features embody engineering best practices, efficient, scalable architecture, elegant design, and high-quality implementation.
Lead design, code reviews to ensure consistently high level of design and implementation.
Ensuring performance and security criteria are met for the services and tools developed.
Contribute to feature design and implementation to bring the product to the next level.
Participate in continuous and iterative software development cycles with emphasis on code quality, supportability, scalability and performance.
Mentor other engineers, as well as ensure adherence to CyberArk Engineering practices and security coding guidelines.
Work with other engineering teams, Product Management and the field professionals to understand customer requirements for continuous product enhancements.
Participate in and ensure solid software engineering principles are adopted such as unit test automation, code reviews, continuous integration.
Interface with Support to handle customer escalation issues; diagnose and fix product issues found internally or in the field.
Assist engineering leadership in hiring quality, smart and efficient candidates.
Critical Skills
Total of 12+ years of demonstrated work experience in the Information Systems industry.
8+ years of solid Design/Software engineering experience using large/complex application using various technologies with the most recent experience preferably in Cloud/Web environment and enterprise scale application development.
Very strong software engineering – design, development and testing, experience.
Proficient in C#, MVC, .NET Framework or comparable programming environment, SQL, Web Development, and test methodologies.
Working experience with MicroServices, Performance and Scaling a Cloud product is preferrable.
Deep understanding of security, threats, vulnerability detection & management etc.
Good understanding of design / architectural patterns and automation platforms.
Experience with Agile, TDD, SOA and test methodologies.
Good experience on Requirement/Design/Code Review & Inspections practices.
Knowledge on Cloud technologies Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.
Knowledge on data modelling, analytics, data mining and machine learning.
Knowledge on test automation, automated builds, CICD and Testing in Production.
Good on estimation practices: Effort and Schedule.
Experience in development processes like creating technical and architectural documents and QA processes like designing test plans, functional testing, end to end scenario automation, performance, and security testing.
Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle ambiguity and collaborate across multiple groups and disciplines.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and drive them to successful completion.
Ability to collaborate in a cross-group environment with global SWE teams.
Sound problem resolution, judgment, negotiating and decision-making skills.
Excellence in strategic thinking, leadership and be able to influence without authority.
Ability to rapidly assimilate new information and techniques.
Education/Experience:
12+ years hands-on software development experience, with the most recent experience in a cloud/SaaS environment.
BE / B Tech /MCA or equivalent
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Software Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Hyderabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
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