Principal Engineer

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  • San Francisco, California
  • Remote
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Principal Engineer

    • Title of Role: Principal Engineer
    • Location: -, remote
    • Company Stage of Funding: Venture Round — AI, Devtools, B2B, Enterprise, Data
    • Office Type: Remote
    • Salary: $250K–$300K

    Company Description

    We're representing a dynamic and innovative organization at the forefront of AI and Devtools, focused on delivering enterprise solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology. This company fosters a collaborative, remote-first environment where engineers can make impactful architectural decisions and drive the technical direction of the product.

    What You Will Do

    • Serve as a senior technical authority, shaping the technical strategy across full-stack, machine learning, and engineering leadership domains.
    • Architect, design, and build scalable production systems utilizing Python, TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
    • Lead the deployment of cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure, ensuring optimal reliability and performance.
    • Manage containerized workloads and orchestration with Kubernetes, implementing best practices for scalability.
    • Establish observability standards using Prometheus to ensure system health and facilitate proactive incident response.
    • Mentor and lead engineers across various disciplines, enhancing the overall capability of the engineering team.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into effective technical solutions.

    Ideal Candidate Background

    • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of operating at a principal or staff level.
    • Deep proficiency in Python and TypeScript, with strong experience in building full-stack applications using React and Node.js.
    • Extensive experience designing and operating systems on major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
    • Strong command of Kubernetes for managing container orchestration in production environments.
    • Proven ability to implement monitoring and alerting pipelines using Prometheus or similar observability tools.

    Preferred

    • Experience with AI/LLM systems or complex data infrastructure.
    • Background in high-quality AI or Devtools companies, showcasing platform thinking.
    • Familiarity with observability, MLOps, or AI tooling platforms.

    Compensation and Benefits

    The base salary for this role ranges from $250,000 to $300,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This is a fully remote position within the United States, allowing for a flexible work environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, California (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
    • Incident Responseunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Machine Learningunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Node.jsunmatched
    • Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • React.jsunmatched
    • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Strategyunmatched

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