NCR Corporation

Principal Software Engineer

NCR Corporation$130K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience
  • Deep expertise in C/C++ systems programming
  • Experience leading architecture of large-scale distributed systems
  • Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools

Responsibilities

  • Define technical strategy and architecture for major product areas
  • Lead design of complex, distributed systems for scalability and reliability
  • Drive resolution of critical cross-cutting technical challenges
  • Establish and evolve engineering standards and best practices
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for business impact and make recommendations
  • Mentor senior engineers and influence hiring standards
  • Translate business strategy into technical roadmaps

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Mentorship from experienced leaders
  • Influence on technical direction and strategy
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies
Full Job Description

Title: Principal Software Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA / Dallas, TX

Grade: P5 (Lead)

Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility

NCR Voyix (NYSE: VYX) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, transforming digital commerce across retail and restaurants. Our Convenience and Fuel Retail (CFR) division develops the software platform powering leading fuel and convenience store brands worldwide.

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a technical leader within our CFR engineering organization. In this role, you will define the technical direction for critical C++ product areas spanning point-of-sale, payments, and fuel management systems. You will drive cross-team architectural decisions, establish engineering standards, and solve the most complex technical challenges facing the organization. As a P5-level individual contributor, you are expected to influence strategy beyond your immediate team, champion engineering excellence across the division, and serve as a force multiplier by elevating the capabilities of engineers around you.

  • Define technical strategy and architecture for major product areas across multiple teams
  • Lead the design of complex, distributed systems ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
  • Drive resolution of critical cross-cutting technical challenges and production issues
  • Establish and evolve engineering standards, best practices, and development processes
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and make build-vs-buy recommendations with business impact
  • Mentor and develop senior engineers; influence hiring standards and technical assessments
  • Partner with Product Management and leadership to translate business strategy into technical roadmaps
  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices and engineering productivity improvements
  • Represent the engineering organization in cross-divisional technical forums
  • Provide authoritative technical guidance on PCI compliance and payment security architecture

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience
  • Deep expertise in C/C++ systems programming and performance optimization
  • Demonstrated experience leading the architecture of large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience driving technical strategy and standards across multiple teams
  • Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and prompt engineering

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with payment processing systems, PCI-DSS compliance, or point-of-sale technology
  • Expert knowledge of Win32, COM/ATL, and Windows systems programming
  • Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
  • Track record of successful technical leadership in a product-driven organization
  • Ability to influence without authority across organizational boundaries
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job

About NCR Corporation

Radiant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RADS) is a global provider of innovative technology to the hospitality and retail industries. For more than two decades, Radiant's point of sale hardware and software solutions have helped to redefine the consumer experience in more than 100,000 restaurants, retail stores, stadiums, parks, arenas, cinemas, convenience stores, fuel centers and other customer-service venues. Radiant has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

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At NCR, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected for their unique perspectives and contributions. Our diversity training programs are integral to our culture, helping us build a stronger, more cohesive team.

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Learn more about NCR Corporation
Size
38,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$79 million
Founded
1884
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$6.2 billion
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