Principal Software Developer

Principal Software Developer

Job Description

Job Summary

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to work with the global Emerson Systems and Software organization, this is a stimulating opportunity for you! As the Principal Software Developer, you will help shape the future of AI-powered industrial software solutions that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations across manufacturing, energy, and process industries. You will provide technical leadership for innovative software solutions spanning cloud, web, desktop, and industrial computing environments while collaborating with global teams to deliver technologies that create meaningful customer impact.

In This Role, Your

Responsibilities

Will Be:

• Lead the architecture, design, and technical direction of software solutions with a focus on AI-enabled capabilities and industrial software innovation.

• Make sound technical decisions and clearly communicate options, trade-offs, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Develop, review, and optimize complex software components to ensure quality, maintainability, scalability, and reliability.

• Partner with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate customer and business needs into actionable technical solutions.

• Establish and continuously improve engineering practices related to software quality, testing, security, performance, and delivery.

• Mentor and support fellow developers by sharing knowledge, providing technical guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, helping the organization identify opportunities to drive innovation and customer value.

• Collaborate with globally distributed teams in an agile environment to deliver solutions that address complex industrial challenges.

Who You Are:

• You have a strong bottom-line orientation. You learn quickly when facing new situations. You consider all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and makes adjustments. You follow through on commitments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

• Minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise software solutions.

• Strong proficiency in .NET (C#) and working knowledge of Python.

• Experience building and implementing solutions using large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Llama, or similar AI technologies.

• Experience working with modern web application frameworks such as Angular, React, or comparable technologies.

• Experience developing solutions on at least one major cloud platform, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Knowledge of CI/CD practices, automated testing, and modern software development methodologies.

• Preferred

Qualifications

That Set You Apart:

• Experience developing software for industrial devices, distributed systems, or real-time industrial applications.

• Experience with event streaming technologies and distributed systems.

• Experience building advanced AI solutions, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agents, or real-time processing of structured and unstructured data.

• Experience working within manufacturing, process automation, industrial technology, or related industries.

• Experience leading technical initiatives across geographically dispersed teams.

• Our Culture and Commitment To You

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

• About Us

• WHY EMERSON

• Our Commitment to Our People

• At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

• We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

• About Emerson

• Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

• With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

• We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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• Job Info

• Job Identification

• 26012583

• Job Function

• Development Engineering

• Posting Date

• 11/06/2026, 05:19 AM

• Job Schedule

• Full time

• Locations

• 44th to 47th Flr. Mega Tower EDSA corner J. Vargas Avenue, Mandaluyong, National Capital Region, 1555, PH

• (Hybrid)

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