MicroStrategy—Software Engineer, Principal

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Description: Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and AI software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate. We are now also at the forefront of AI disruption, providing data via our enterprise semantic layer to AI agents, tools, and platforms. But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in digital assets, adopting bitcoin as our primary treasury reserve asset in 2020. Since then, we have issued innovative bitcoin-backed securities and have been the leader in bitcoin treasury companies. This visionary move has helped us build a fortress balance sheet, and is solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market. Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued. Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee, you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investment. Job Title: Principal Software Engineer Location: Chennai, India Work Model: Work From Office (Monday–Friday) Primary Skills: Java, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PowerQuery Experience: 10–13 Years Role Overview We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor, leading complex technical initiatives across backend systems, frontend applications, and cloud-based data integration layers. This role requires strong full-stack expertise and the ability to drive architectural decisions, performance improvements, and high-quality engineering practices. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java. - Lead the implementation of complex React features, ensuring high performance and maintainability. - Integrate backend services with Snowflake and Databricks for data processing and analytics workflows. - Ensure production readiness, focusing on performance optimization, scalability, and reliability. - Provide technical leadership by mentoring senior engineers, reviewing code, and guiding architectural decisions. Technical Requirements - Strong expertise in Java development, including performance tuning and optimization. - Deep experience with React architecture, including modern state management patterns. - Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment environments. - Experience working with Snowflake SQL and Databricks data pipelines. Preferred Qualifications - Experience integrating AI-driven features into applications or platforms. - Background in BI and analytics performance optimization, including improving query performance and data processing efficiency.