Principal Software Engineer

ATPCO

Principal Software Engineer architecting a next-gen pricing engine for airlines. Leading the Pricing Platform Team to manage 200M+ fares across 160+ countries.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $139,244 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGoLinuxPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build a high-performance, fault-tolerant pricing engine from the ground up
Solve complex challenges in distributed systems, scalability, and reliability
Work across the stack—from low-level system interactions to distributed algorithms and APIs
Optimize for extreme performance using advanced techniques like Zero-copy data paths
Partner with engineers and stakeholders to shape the future of airline retailing technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert-level programming skills in C/C++, Rust, Go, or Python
Deep understanding of Linux systems, performance, and resource management
Proven experience building and operating fault-tolerant distributed systems at scale
Strong problem-solver who thrives in complex, ambiguous environments
Comfortable working across the stack—from low-level systems to distributed architecture and APIs
Excellent written communication and collaboration skills in a remote, async environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-First Culture – Flexibility to work from home in your country of hire
Inclusive, Collaborative Culture– Be seen, heard, and valued
401(k) with Generous Employer Match– Invest in your future
Comprehensive Benefits– Medical, Dental and Vision

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Hard Skills & Tools

C/C++ ProgrammingRust ProgrammingGo ProgrammingPython ProgrammingDistributed SystemsPerformance OptimizationResource ManagementZero-Copy Data PathsAPIsDistributed Algorithms

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingWritten CommunicationCollaboration