About this opportunity
CoreLogic lists this Principal Software Engineer (Location Services) opportunity in remote, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.
Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; We know our people are our greatest asset. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, were working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for our Location Services team. Define standards and best practices for geospatial data modeling, querying, and processing
Evaluate and introduce new technologies, patterns, and frameworks where they provide material benefit
Platform Ownership & Delivery
Guide teams through complex technical initiatives spanning multiple services or domains
Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, accuracy, reliability, and security
Actively influence roadmap direction through technical insight and risk assessment
Partner with product, data, and infrastructure teams to align technical direction with business goals
Provide technical insights to multiple engineering teams consuming Location Services
Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers, strengthening overall technical capability
Set a high bar for engineering rigor, system design quality, and documentation
10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated senior technical leadership
~ Spatial data models and indexing
~ Geospatial queries, transformations, and projections
~ Location accuracy, precision, and data quality considerations
Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python)
Experience building and operating cloud‑native services (e.g., GCP, AWS, or Azure)
Strong understanding of data storage technologies (relational, NoSQL, time‑series, or geospatial databases)
Prior ownership of location‑based or geospatial platforms in production environments
Experience with real‑time or near‑real‑time location processing pipelines
Background in reliability engineering, performance tuning, and scalability testing
Experience guiding architectural decisions in a platform or shared‑services organization
LI-Remote
134,400 - 199,000 USD
Application Window:
From a flexible working model to competitive time off and standout health coverage with meaningful perks and growth opportunities, our package is built to help you thrive at work and in life.
Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!
Cotality is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Privacy Policy
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