Principal Engineer - Generative AI & Multimodal Content Architecture

Typeface Inc

Seattle

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cloud Architecture, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, DNA, Distributed Computing, Docker, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Integrated Circuits (ICs), Lead Generation, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Resolve Customer Issues, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Architecture, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Seattle
POSTED
30+ days ago

As a Principal Engineer (IC7+), you will:Solvecomplex architectural challengesto harness the power ofLLMs and multimodal AIfor scalable, enterprise-grade content generation.Lead cross-functional technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and product areas.Partner with enterprise customers to deeply understand their challenges and translate them into robust, high-impact solutions.Mentor and guide engineers across the organization, raising the bar for technical excellence.Advocate forbest-in-class engineering practices, ensuring security, scalability, and maintainability across the platform.Key Responsibilities:Architectural Leadership:Define and evolve the architecture for AI-driven, multimodal content personalization.Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge AI technologies, optimizing for cost, latency, and output quality.Cross-Company Impact:Spearhead engineering initiatives that address critical business priorities.Translate complex enterprise customer requirements into practical, scalable solutions.Mentorship & Advocacy:Coach engineers in AI/ML systems, distributed architectures, and multimodal generation pipelines.Champion engineering best practices - from code quality to CI/CD, observability, and security.Execution Excellence:Contribute hands-on to code and design when needed.Ensure solutions meetenterprise-gradestandards for security, reliability, and compliance.Qualifications:10+ years in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a principal/staff-level IC role.Proven experience architecting distributed systems, AI/ML platforms, or large-scale SaaS applications.Strong background in cloud-native architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern API design.Track record of influencing technical direction across multiple teams.Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Expertise in LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, inference) and multimodal AI (text, image, video, audio)Impact & OutcomesIn your first 3 months, you will:Shape the architecture for the next generation of AI-driven, multimodal content solutions.Drive engineering excellence and raise the company-wide technical bar.Deliver solutions that directly address critical enterprise customer needs.Mentor engineers into senior technical leadership roles.Why Join Us?At Typeface.ai, you'll work at the intersection of AI, creativity, and enterprise-scale impact. You'll have end-to-end ownership, executive visibility, and the ability to shape the technical DNA of a fast-growing, category-defining company.

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Typeface Inc