Principal Software Engineer (Remote - US) at Jobgether

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

275000.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backend Systems, Cloud Architecture, Software Engineering, AI, Data Pipelines, APIs, Python, SQL, Parallel Programming, Concurrent Programming, Technical Design, Collaboration, Code Quality, Testing, Documentation, Infrastructure as Code

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer in the United States. This role is ideal for a highly experienced software engineer who thrives at the intersection of AI, backend systems, and cloud architectures. The Principal Software Engineer will design, develop, and optimize AI-powered products, bridging product requirements with complex data pipelines and services. This role involves creating scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems while collaborating closely with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams. The position offers the opportunity to influence technical design, implement cutting-edge AI workflows, and deliver solutions that transform how users access insights. The engineer will contribute to an innovative, distributed, and collaborative environment, driving both product vision and technical excellence. Accountabilities Design, implement, and maintain backend systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure for AI-powered products. Develop and optimize data pipelines and integrate internal and external data sources. Stay current with AI model developments and apply them to product features. Ensure the technical feasibility of product requirements, focusing on speed, accuracy, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives. Contribute to the architecture, code quality, testing, and documentation of all systems. Influence feature development, technical design, and innovation within the product roadmap. 15+ years of experience in backend systems, cloud architecture, and software engineering. Strong expertise in parallel and concurrent programming. Proven ability to build robust, testable, and scalable software systems. Experience designing APIs and collaborating with other teams for integration. Proficient in Python and SQL. Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with cloud deployment, infrastructure as code, and modern development workflows. Bonus: experience with AI APIs, agentic workflows, and data pipeline development. Annual base salary: $225,000 – $275,000, based on experience, with performance-based bonus potential. Equity participation in the company. 401(k) matching. Paid parental leave. Flexible and generous paid time off. Work-from-home flexibility with remote-first culture. Subsidized health benefits covering medical, dental, and vision. Opportunity to work in a distributed, innovative, and collaborative environment. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company offering the position. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are handled by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

The Principal Software Engineer will design, develop, and optimize AI-powered products, focusing on backend systems and cloud infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility and influence product development.