Principal Software Engineer (NY)

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  • New York, New York
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Principal Software Engineer (NY)

    • Title of Role: Principal Software Engineer (NY)
    • Location: New York, hybrid
    • Company Stage of Funding: Venture-Backed — AI, B2B, Software Development
    • Office Type: Hybrid
    • Salary: $200K–$250K

    Company Description

    We're representing a dynamic AI product incubator that is backed by one of Europe's leading software investors. This company is focused on developing innovative software solutions that leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive business transformation for B2B clients. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative culture, they are poised for significant growth in the AI landscape.

    What You Will Do

    • Design and implement scalable applications using Python and FastAPI, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
    • Lead the development and deployment of microservices on Kubernetes, optimizing for cloud environments such as AWS and GCP.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, enhancing user experience with React and TypeScript.
    • Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
    • Utilize best practices in cloud architecture to ensure robust and secure application infrastructure.
    • Analyze system performance metrics to identify areas for optimization and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.

    Ideal Candidate Background

    • 10–15 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development.
    • Proficiency in Python and experience with FastAPI for building RESTful APIs.
    • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.
    • Familiarity with cloud services, specifically AWS and GCP, and a solid understanding of cloud architecture principles.
    • Strong front-end development skills using React and TypeScript.

    Preferred

    • Experience in AI or machine learning applications, contributing to innovative product development.
    • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines to streamline development processes.
    • Previous experience in a startup environment, adapting to fast-paced and dynamic work settings.

    Compensation and Benefits

    The base salary for this role ranges from $200K to $250K, reflecting the importance of this position within the company. In addition to competitive compensation, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York, New York

    Skills

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Transformationunmatched
    • Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
    • Business-to-Business (B2B) Softwareunmatched
    • Cloud Architectureunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Continuous Integrationunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • DevOpsunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Machine Learningunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microservicesunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched

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