Principal Software Engineer - Senior Manager
 
                            Company : PwC
Location : Irvine, CA, 92606
Posted Date : 28 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Software Development
Occupation : Software Engineer
Job Details
Specialty/Competency: Product Innovation
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 60%
At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.
Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
-  Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story. 
-  Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. 
-  Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. 
-  Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations. 
-  Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant. 
-  Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. 
-  Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. 
-  Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. 
As part of the Software and Product Innovation team you are expected to oversee software engineering projects, confirming successful development and implementation. As a Senior Manager you are expected to lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. You are also expected to mentor junior staff members and lead the development of large-scale distributed data processing systems.
Responsibilities
-  Oversee software engineering projects to achieve successful implementation 
-  Innovate processes to maintain operational excellence 
-  Interact with clients at a senior level to drive project success 
-  Mentor junior staff members to enhance their skills 
-  Lead the development of large-scale distributed data processing systems 
-  Utilize specialized knowledge to deliver quality results 
-  Motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems 
-  Contribute to the overall success of the firm 
What You Must Have
-  Bachelor's Degree 
-  7 years of experience 
-  Bachelor's degree or in lieu of a degree, demonstrating three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college 
What Sets You Apart
-  Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Business Application Programming, Computer Applications, Computer and Information Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer Engineering, Computer Management, Computer Programming, Computer Systems Analysis, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Game Design, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Internet Technology, Management of Technology, Software App, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering & Accounting, Web Design, Webmaster and Web Management, Engineering and Business preferred 
-  AWS (or) Azure (or) GCP Specialized Certifications preferred 
-  Proficiency in Java 8 or Python design and development 
-  Skilled in Microservices REST API and Event Driven Design 
-  Experience with container orchestration tools 
-  Knowledge of Kafka and Apache NiFi 
-  Mastery in database design and manipulation 
-  Ability to mentor and grow domain specialists 
-  Skilled in solving technical problems of significant complexity 
Learn more about how we work:
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:
As PwC is an?equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.?
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines:
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:
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