At Cast & Crew, we've empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies - we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production's best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew Position Overview We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Principal Engineer to drive the architecture and development of our AI-powered, next-generation unified payroll platform. As a senior individual contributor, you will be responsible for designing scalable systems, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and solving complex problems at the intersection of AI, automation, and payroll compliance. This role is ideal for a deeply technical engineer who thrives in designing enterprise-grade platforms and building critical components with precision and quality-especially in domains involving union labor rules, pay scales, and compliance-heavy workflows.