Principal Engineer

Prime Team Partners•Seattle, WA

42d•$190,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking a seasoned Principal Engineer to lead backend architecture and drive engineering excellence across their software platforms. This is a pivotal role that will serve as the technical right hand to the CTO, shaping the future of their web and AI products. Rare opportunity to join a high-impact team and shape the technical foundation of a growing organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
12+ years building large-scale cloud services
Deep experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Strong command of relational databases, NoSQL, and queuing systems
Skilled in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficient in one or more languages: Java, C#, TypeScript/JavaScript, Golang, Python
Proven ability to understand customer needs and translate them into technical solutions
Demonstrated success in drafting and executing technical strategies
Exceptional communicator and decision-maker with a high bar for quality
Collaborative leader who thrives in ambiguity and drives cross-functional initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
Familiarity with AI infrastructure and pipeline development

Responsibilities

Architect and lead backend systems across multiple product lines
Mentor senior engineers and elevate engineering hygiene across the team
Collaborate closely with executive leadership to align technical strategy with business goals
Influence organizational practices with tact and precision, knowing when to push and when to guide