Principal Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Curative AI • Bellevue, WA

22h • $185,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our cloud-native infrastructure. You’ll be the hands-on technical expert driving reliability, scalability, and performance across our distributed systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and wants to make a direct impact on AI-powered healthcare delivery.

Requirements

• Located in the Seattle Metro Region and able to work hybrid onsite at our Bellevue office.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 – 8 + years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering or a related role
• Deep expertise in AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms, including networking and security.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and virtualization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
• Knowledge of system security practices, identity/access management, and data encryption.
• Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (HIPPA, SOC 2).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and committed to engineering excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Databricks, data lakes, and high-throughput data architectures is a plus.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are a plus.
• Healthcare experience, especially with RCM systems, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure across AWS and/or Azure.
• Design and implement containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS preferred).
• Build and manage infrastructure-as-code pipelines using Terraform or ARM templates.
• Implement structured logging, metrics, and alerting for observability and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and security teams to align infrastructure with product needs.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost, and resilience.
• Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews for infrastructure-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory standards.
• Drive automation across the infrastructure stack to eliminate toil and accelerate deployments.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and ensure reliable, secure code delivery.
• Contribute to cloud cost forecasting and optimization strategies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to our platform.

Benefits

• Target Annual Performance Bonus
• Equity Package: Generous equity participation in the company's future success
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Life and AD&D insurance; 401K; paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects and make an impact on the company's success
• Chance to make a real impact on the company’s AI strategy and innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal