Principal Software Engineer

New York, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$205,000–$214,100 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of an advanced AI-driven platform for government and defense use cases. This role involves technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and ensuring alignment between product vision and engineering execution. Responsibilities include developing applications using Python, React, and Next.js, leveraging LLMs for data processing, and ensuring system reliability and scalability. Qualifications include 8+ years of experience, proficiency in distributed systems, secure platform development, Python, React, Next.js, SQL databases (PostgreSQL), LLMs, CI/CD, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). A Secret clearance is mandatory.

About the Company

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to take a leading role in building and enhancing an advanced AI-driven platform designed to power next-generation client solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, contributing directly to high-impact initiatives within a fast-evolving technical environment.

About the Role

You will collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team that includes senior leadership, domain experts, engineers, and data specialists. The focus of this role is to drive the customization and deployment of platform capabilities tailored for government and defense-related use cases.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of platform features for defense and public sector applications
Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, including code reviews, mentoring, and best practice enforcement
Bridge product vision with engineering execution, ensuring alignment across stakeholders
Develop, test, debug, and maintain high-quality applications using Python, React, and Next.js
Leverage modern large language models (LLMs) for data processing, retrieval, and synthesis
Identify technical risks and proactively implement solutions to ensure system reliability and scalability
Stay current with advancements in generative AI and integrate relevant innovations into the platform
Collaborate with distributed global teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship (mandatory)
Experience working within defense or government environments, including handling data across classification levels
Active Secret clearance required (Top Secret or higher preferred)
8+ years of professional experience in software engineering

Required Skills

Strong experience with distributed systems architecture and secure platform development
Proficiency in Python, along with front-end expertise in React and Next.js
Hands-on experience with SQL databases, especially PostgreSQL or equivalent cloud-based solutions (e.g., Amazon RDS)
Familiarity with LLMs and prompt engineering techniques
Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies
Exposure to knowledge graphs is a plus

Preferred Skills

10+ years of experience preferred

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

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