Senior Principal Software Engineer - ITSI

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Our customers love our technology, but it's our caring employees that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination. No matter where in the world or what level of the organization, we approach our work with kindness. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.

Role Summary

We’re looking for an outstanding Senior Principal Engineer to lead and drive technical strategy and execution for Splunk’s IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) product—a pillar of Splunk’s Observability portfolio. In this role, you will work across teams and functions to define architectural direction, tackle complex engineering challenges, and deliver best-in-class solutions that help our customers derive actionable intelligence for their IT Operations (ITOps).

Meet the Products and Technology Team

Want to build security and observability products people love AND work with people as smart (and humble) as you are? Our team delivers digital resilience at enterprise scale with a self-service Splunk portfolio that offers unified security analytics, full stack observability and real-time visibility of streaming data. Learn more about the team, meet our leaders, and hear from Splunk technologists and engineers at splunk.com / careers / products-and-technology () .

What you'll get to do

Lead and own the architectural vision and long-range technical direction for our on-prem ITSI solution, collaborating with executive and engineering leads to ensure alignment with Splunk’s broader Observability strategy.

Shape product roadmaps and engineering approaches across teams, offering guidance beyond your immediate group to ensure consistent methods and high-quality outcomes.

Mentor and guide other senior engineers and technical leaders, raising the bar on architecture reviews, coding practices, and innovative thinking.

Track market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies, keeping Splunk’s ITSI ahead in Observability for ITOps.

Collaborate with product management, UX, and operations to deliver secure, scalable, high-performing software.

Contribute to big-picture architecture decisions that keep our solutions relevant and prepared for AIOps and ITOM advancements.

Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability to meet enterprise standards around networking, security, and compliance.

Engage with customers and internal teams to gather insights, turning their feedback into practical enhancements.

Stay current with industry developments, identifying new technologies and incorporating them where they can create real value.

Must-have Qualifications

Deep background in software engineering, including operating systems, networks, data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems

Proven success delivering secure, scalable, high-performance on-prem solutions at enterprise scale

Proficiency in Java, C , or Python, with experience building and tuning highly concurrent systems

Experience creating REST-based services with clear contracts

Solid grasp of modern web standards, responsive design, and full-stack web technologies (including React)

Strong problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and an interest in distilling complex concepts

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience guiding and mentoring senior engineers

Self-starter who leads initiatives and partners effectively to design and deliver features

Familiarity with Agile development processes

Bachelor’s in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 15 years of related experience; or Master’s with 12 years; or PhD with 8 years

Nice-to-have Qualifications

We’ve taken special care to separate the must-have qualifications from the nice-to-haves. “Nice-to-have” means just that : Nice. To. Have. So, don’t worry if you can’t check off every box. We’re not hiring a list of bullet points–we’re interested in the whole you.

Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

Experience with Continuous Delivery (CD) environments

Experience building solutions for high-compliance industries (finance, healthcare, etc.)

Contributions to open-source projects or involvement in technical communities

Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Note : Base Pay Range

SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area

Base Pay Range : $242,400.00 - 333,300.00 per year

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts

Base Pay Range : $218,160.00 - 299,970.00 per year

All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.

Base Pay Range : $193,920.00 - 266,640.00 per year

Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and / or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.

Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more! Learn more about our next-level benefits at .

Salary : $193,920 - $266,640