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Principal Engineer, Software

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Salary undisclosed

Houston, TX, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteExpert

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Description

About ABS Wavesight

ABS Wavesight is the new ABS Affiliate maritime software as a service (SaaS) company dedicated to helping shipowners and operators streamline compliance while maintaining competitive,more efficient, and sustainable operations.  Our mission is to develop world-class software products that improve vessel performance for the health of our seas, environment and self. The ABS Wavesight portfolio is comprised of best-in-class proprietary technology and third-party integrations that offer unparalleled insight into every aspect of a fleet’s operations. Backed by ABS’s 160-year legacy of maritime innovation and experience, our products are collectively installed on more than 5,000 vessels across the global fleet. Learn more about ABS Wavesight by visiting www.abswavesight.com.

About Our Benefits

ABS Wavesight proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Wavesight also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Wavesight is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • parental leave
  • life insurance

About this role

ABS Wavesight, a maritime SaaS affiliate of the American Bureau of Shipping, is seeking a Principal Engineer to help develop software that enables shipowners and operators to meet compliance requirements while improving fleet efficiency and sustainability. The role is based in Houston and requires in-office presence as a full-time employee.

This position sits within a company whose products are already deployed across more than 5,000 vessels globally, combining proprietary technology with third-party integrations to deliver operational insights. You would be contributing to a portfolio backed by ABS's 160-year track record in maritime innovation. The scope of the role extends beyond a single project or team—principal-level engineers at this stage typically shape technical direction, mentor others, and drive decisions that affect the platform's architecture and performance.

ABS Wavesight offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, life and disability insurance, parental leave, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Plan, and a 401(k) with company match. This is a good fit if you have deep software engineering expertise, an interest in the maritime or compliance technology space, and prefer working on-site in a collaborative environment.

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