Developing software in an organization requires cooperation and coordination. Long gone are the days when a single mythical coder can single-handedly develop software applications sophisticated and flexible enough for business needs. 

This customizable hiring kit, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, provides a framework you can use to find the best principal software engineer for your organization. The kit includes salary details, a job description, interview questions, and a job advert.

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  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES [MODIFY THE LIST TO MATCH YOUR REQUIREMENTS]

  The principal software engineer will:

  • Manage and motivate a development team as they design, code, and debug software based on established business goals.

  • Maintain, update, and improve existing software to meet new business goals.

  • Supervise and oversee the technical aspects of all development projects.

  • Investigate software-related complaints and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal software performance.

  • Develop client UI and visualization software using graphics libraries.

  • Enhance existing UI for better customer experience.

  • Maintain and extend instrumentation server software for current and future platforms.

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