Principal Engineer (Job Code: NSC000150)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Engineer for a funded AI SaaS

Job Profile:

Technology Leadership: Define and drive the technical vision and strategy, particularly in building scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems.
System Architecture: Lead design discussions and architectural reviews, ensuring systems are robust, secure, and capable of supporting rapid scale.
People Leadership: Manage and grow a team of engineers, including senior/principal engineers; foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, data, and AI/ML teams to align technical execution with business priorities.
Execution & Delivery: Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of critical projects, balancing long-term architecture with short-term business needs.
Mentorship: Coach and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, building leadership capacity within the team.
Innovation: Stay current with advances in cloud, SaaS, AI/ML, and distributed systems; champion adoption of modern technologies and practices where relevant.

Principal Engineer Requirements:

5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with significant time spent in SaaS product companies.
Proven expertise in system design, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
Strong expertise in Node.js and backend architecture
Good understanding of frontend technologies
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in high-growth startups or rapidly scaling product organizations.
Exposure to AI/ML systems, LLMs, or agentic architectures.
Contributions to open-source projects or published technical thought leadership.

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