Principal Software Developer

Aspen Technology, Inc.
vision insurance, paid time off

4101 Arrowhead Drive (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2025
The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community. The RoleThe increasing levels of integration of renewable energy resources and diversification away from traditional energy sources are significantly impacting power grids. By addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities, Generation Management System (GMS) can play a crucial role in transforming the energy landscape towards a more sustainable and efficient future. We are seeking Principal Software Developers to be a leading member of the development team of our industry leading GMS suite, which assists generation utilities in real-time monitoring, visualization, control and optimization of generation resources. As a member of an Agile development team, you will design and implement advanced applications that help our utility customers meet generation demands, integrate with energy markets and better leverage renewable energy sources. To be successful in this role, you will need to have an advanced understanding of software development techniques while possessing passion to learn and excel your expertise to the next level. You will also need self-motivation and management to plan and execute complex development projects to successful completion. Your Impact Develop, enhance, and maintain various products within GMS to solve problems such as Unit Commitment, Economic Control and Interfacing with Global Energy Market. Collaborate with other Developers, Architects, and Stakeholders to design and implement best-in-class software. Design and implement reliable, performant complex features based on requirements and/or user stories on both front-end and back-end development. Lead research on emerging technologies that could impact the application architecture. Ensure design and implementation best practices are followed, including design reviews, code review, automated and manual testing, etc. Facilitate the growth and development of other Developers through coaching and mentoring on the technologies and processes used within the team. Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Designers, and Developers to develop detailed product requirements and specifications for Model Maintenance products. What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field. 9+ years' experience with C/C++. Familiarity with UI/UX development in desktop applications. A passion for learning and working on complex problems. Ability to work independently, effectively manage time, and prioritize strategically. Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally and at different levels of the organization. Master's degree in computer science or a related technical field preferred. Familiarity with Java, MongoDB, Angular and RESTful interfaces preferred. Knowlege of Electrical Engineering or Power Systems principles and concepts preferred. #LI-WJ1 The salary range for this role is $127,000.00 - $158,700.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.