Senior Software Engineer (Innovation & Prototyping)

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid/ In office) 

Position Summary 

Bentley Systems is seeking an inventive and highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join a new, agile team focused on rapid prototyping and innovation across our entire technology landscape. 

This is not a typical development role. You won't be tied to a single product or a long-term roadmap. Instead, you'll be a key player in a specialized squad of architects and engineers, working on short-term, high-impact projects. Your mission will be to build proof-of-concepts, experiment with emerging technologies like AI, and tackle complex challenges in distributed systems and cloud-native architecture.  

You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platforms, working on everything from modernizing existing systems to creating entirely new solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy, collaborate with senior architects, and make a tangible impact on Bentley's strategic initiatives. 

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with architects, product management, development leads and business stakeholders to design, build, and deliver proof-of-concept cloud-based projects and prototypes 

• Develop high-quality proof-of-concepts and demos that de-risk technical challenges, validate complex architectures, and showcase the practical value of emerging technologies for multi-tenant, cloud-native architectures, with a focus on scalability and resilience 

• Deep experience implementing resilient microservices and data pipelines (Kubernetes/containers) while upholding rigorous standards for CI/CD, zero-downtime deployments, and secure configuration management 

• Rapidly investigate unfamiliar systems and organizational boundaries to build seamless integrations and deliver pragmatic, production-ready solutions with minimal ramp-up time 

• Utilize AI-assisted software development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, and Claude) to accelerate development and innovate on our engineering workflows 

• Work as a hands-on engineer, writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code to bring concepts to life 

• Work autonomously and communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders across the business, taking ownership of projects from concept to delivery 

Qualifications 

• A minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-quality solutions

• Deep expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native architecture patterns

• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)

• Proven experience in designing and building multi-tenant applications

• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools and a passion for leveraging AI to solve complex problems

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• A highly adaptable and self-motivated mindset, with a passion for learning new technologies and tackling ambiguous challenges

• Degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant training and/or experience

What We Offer  

• A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video. 

• An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.  

• An attractive salary and benefits package. 

• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups. 

• A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.  

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