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Vizient

Principal, R&D Engineer

Vizient, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Summary

Senior-level software developer responsible for driving innovation, defining technical strategy, and delivering breakthrough solutions in complex product and platform development. Serving as a high-level individual contributor, this role influences design decisions, leads research initiatives, and may oversee or mentor a small team of engineers, either directly or indirectly. Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to bring forward-thinking ideas from concept through implementation, ensuring scalability, quality, and business impact. Role Responsibilities

Lead the design, prototyping, and development of software that addresses complex business or product challenges. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, setting best practices and ensuring high standards for design and execution Collaborate with product management, architecture, and research teams to translate business needs into technical solutions Drive long-term technical strategy, innovation pipelines, and R&D roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives Mentor and develop junior engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning Oversee small project teams or workstreams as needed, ensuring on-time delivery and integration of advanced solutions Requirements

10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in advanced research, product development, or system architecture roles Demonstrated success in leading high-impact projects or initiatives in a fast-paced, innovative environment Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing technical direction at an organizational level Prior exposure to large-scale systems, cloud-native platforms, and enterprise-grade software development Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $156,500.00 to $290,100.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Benefits

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers Equal Opportunity Employer

Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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