Principal Systems Engineer

ottawa, on, Canada • Posted June 04, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: ottawa, on
Posted: June 04, 2026
Category: IT & Technology
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026

Role Description

We are building next‑generation trust infrastructure and high‑performance systems that power certificate lifecycle and emerging industry trust models.

This Principal Software Engineer position is a senior, hands‑on distributed systems role focused on trust infrastructure while building production‑grade backend services at scale. You will work on systems that require high correctness, reliability, and operational discipline.

This role extends beyond internal development. You will collaborate across the broader ecosystem and upstream open‑source projects , helping shape how modern trust infrastructure is implemented and operated in production—not just consuming it.

Who You Are

  • Builder of foundational systems with strong ownership mindset.
  • Comfortable operating at scale and making high‑impact architectural decisions.
  • Pragmatic, disciplined, and focused on production outcomes.
  • Able to...

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