Progress Seeks Principal Software Engineer to Drive AI-Powered Developer Tools

Progress, a leading provider of software development tools and technologies, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to spearhead the evolution of its OpenEdge Developer Tools with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This role, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, will be a hybrid position requiring on-site presence.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Principal Software Engineer will be a technical authority responsible for architecting, designing, and developing advanced features for OpenEdge Development Tools. Key responsibilities include:

• Architecting and designing AI-powered features, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-based developer assistance, Model-Context Protocol (MCP) integrations, intelligent code insights, and automated diagnostics.
• Leading the evolution of development tooling features to improve performance, usability, diagnostics, and integration with next-generation AI workflows.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, ensuring adherence to best-in-class coding and architectural standards.
• Collaborating with Product Owners, Architects, QA, and UX teams to deliver robust, scalable, and human-centered developer solutions.
• Analyzing and optimizing performance issues using industry-standard profiling tools and AI-assisted diagnostics.
• Ensuring code quality and maintainability through automated testing, AI-augmented code reviews, and continuous integration pipelines.
• Staying current with emerging technologies in IDE tooling, AI-assisted development, and developer productivity tools.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a product development organization, with a proven track record of delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Java, with a willingness to expand into JavaScript, TypeScript, and other AI-relevant technologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing VS Code extensions or Eclipse plugins, with a solid understanding of Language Server Protocol (LSP) and Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP).
• Strong foundation in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST services) and modern frameworks like React or Angular.
• Deep expertise in algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design, and software architecture.
• Solid understanding of database concepts, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or CodeWhisperer.
• Familiarity with AI integration patterns like RAG, vector search, embeddings, and context orchestration.
• Working knowledge of Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks used in IDE tooling.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and version control systems like Git.
• Expertise in profiling, diagnostics, and memory/performance optimization on the JVM or similar platforms.
• Awareness of software security practices, including vulnerability identification and mitigation.

Benefits and Compensation

Progress offers a competitive remuneration package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 30 days of earned depart, plus a birthday leave
• Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and dependents
• Personal accident and life insurance coverage
• Professional development reimbursement
• Interest subsidy on loans
• Health club reimbursement

About Progress

Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) is a trusted provider of software that enables customers to develop, deploy, and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences. The company values diversity and fosters a collaborative culture where individuals are empowered to drive innovation. Learn more about Progress.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now.