Principal Systems Developer – Kernel
InterSystems · Boston, MA · US
Posted 60+ days ago
Software Engineering
On-site
Not yet analysed
Demand70
Career growth60
Healthcare fit15
Remote potential40
5-year outlook
The base salary range is $144k-$205k, with potential for growth in senior technical roles. Long-term outlook is stable but niche, with limited upward mobility beyond principal/architect levels.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-08-26
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Only consider if you have a strong computer science background and 10+ years of low-level systems programming. For most clinicians, this is not a realistic transition without significant retraining.
Who should apply
Clinicians with a BS/MS in Computer Science and extensive experience in C/C++ and systems programming, possibly those who previously worked in health IT infrastructure.
CV angle
Highlight any software development experience, especially in C/C++, database systems, or health data platforms. Emphasize analytical problem-solving and experience with complex systems, even if in clinical settings.
Skills to highlight
- C/C++
- Concurrency control
- Data structures and algorithms
- Operating systems
- Debugging
- AI-assisted development
- Documentation
Role summary
A senior software engineering role designing and implementing core components of the InterSystems IRIS database engine, requiring deep expertise in low-level systems programming.
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