Principal Software Architect

At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold "what if."
What if your ideas could ignite global innovation?
What if your curiosity could redefine the future?

We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it's like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we're looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold "what if" can take the world, your community, and your career.

Here, how we empower our people is extraordinary: Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running - and what we build is world-class: recognized as CybersecAsia's Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 - evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every "what if" into "what's next".

In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.

Principal Software Architect

We have an opportunity for a Principal Software Architect to join our Software Architecture team in North America, reporting to the VP of Architecture. In this pivotal role, you will shape the direction of our software from proof of concept to implementation, working closely with and guiding Engineering teams across the company. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a strong, growing, successful, and innovative organization. Infoblox allows you to thrive in a unique work environment where the emphasis is on career growth, excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Be a Contributor - What You'll Do

• Lead the design, optimization, and implementation of distributed systems that align with our business goals
• Work closely with Engineering teams to modernize existing systems or build new capabilities and develop a deep understanding of the current architecture to identify inefficiencies and propose targeted changes
• Drive the technical vision for Infoblox's software development lifecycle and ensure best practices in coding, testing, deployment, observability, and system maintenance are embedded in our development processes
• Spearhead the design and execution of proof-of-concepts when exploring new technologies, tools, or design patterns, including prototyping and validating ideas that will guide strategic technology decisions
• Stay up to date with various data storage and retrieval methods, explaining tradeoffs and choosing the most appropriate solutions for different use cases
• Engage with both business stakeholders and Engineering teams to bridge the gap between technical design and business objectives
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a way that drives alignment and decision-making across the organization

Be Prepared - What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field required. Master's degree in Computer Science preferred.
• 20 years of industry experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on designing and optimizing distributed systems
• Proficiency in Go, Java, or Python
• 8+ years of experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
• Proven experience in system design, architecture, and guiding Engineering teams in implementing robust and scalable solutions
• Solid experience and knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across different levels of the organization
• Outstanding knowledge of data persistence strategies and the tradeoffs between different storage and retrieval methods
• Preferred experience with: DNS or DHCP protocols, Networking, DNS security, and design methodologies such as SOLID, Domain Driven Design, or Clean Architecture

Be Successful - Your Path

First 90 Days: Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and map the systems and meet with key stakeholders that rely on your work. Discuss and create short/long term goals.

Six Months: Develop a solid understanding of our software architecture, clearly articulate how the major subsystems interact and meaningfully contribute to system architecture discussions and guide implementation teams .

One Year: Attain a deep understanding of the systems under your responsibility, contribute to the architecture roadmap by designing and prototyping systems and features for upcoming functionality, propose changes to existing systems to meet functional and non-functional objectives and respond authoritatively to design and implementation questions within your assigned areas.

Belong- Your Community

Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you'll grow and belong here.

Be Rewarded - Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong

• Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
• Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops
• Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a "No Jerks" policy that keeps collaboration healthy
• Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
• Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match
• We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position: $195,000 -$300,300 plus corporate bonus.

Ready to Be the Difference?

Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis

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