Principal Software Engineer Full Stack / AI-First (100% Remote)

Employbridge•,

5d•$185,000 - $193,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Principal Engineer who wants to work at the frontier of how software is built. This role is a Principal-level full-stack engineering position where you will bring deep hands-on experience designing, building, and owning production systems using languages such as Java, C#, Dart, JavaScript, or similar. As an AI-First Software Engineer, you will use AI to accelerate development outcomes, but strong engineering judgment, system design, and real-world production experience are the foundation of success. You will design robust, scalable systems, write clear and precise technical specifications, guide implementation through both hands-on engineering and AI-assisted workflows, and validate that every output meets enterprise standards. The job is architecture first, backed by proven engineering depth. You’ll need to hold an application’s entire shape in your head — from the mobile UI, through the API, down to the database and the cloud infrastructure underneath it. This is a full-stack role grounded in strong engineering fundamentals, with AI used as a multiplier only after the system is clearly defined.

Requirements

5+ years of strong, hands-on software engineering experience with principal-level depth
Proven experience building production systems using Java, C#, Dart, JavaScript, or similar
Full-stack capability across frontend, backend, databases, and cloud infrastructure
Strong systems thinking — ability to design and reason end-to-end (UI → API → DB → infrastructure)
Demonstrated experience building scalable, distributed systems in production environments
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to reason through real-world technical scenarios
Experience designing and developing APIs, microservices, and enterprise-level applications
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, and modern engineering practices
Ability to clearly communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and solutions
Experience handling production issues, debugging complex systems, and addressing edge cases
Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience with microservices architecture and service-oriented design
Experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms
Experience building highly scalable and distributed systems
Background in enterprise or platform engineering environments
Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Flutter, or similar)
Familiarity with AI tools (Claude, Copilot, etc.) as part of development workflows
Experience working in fast-paced, high-output engineering teams

Responsibilities

Design end-to-end system architectures spanning mobile (Flutter), web (React), backend (Java/Spring Boot or similar), and cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent)
Write detailed, unambiguous technical specifications that clearly define behavior, dependencies, edge cases, and system constraints
Decompose complex features into dependency-ordered tasks
Work across teams to ensure architectural alignment and anticipate downstream impacts
Design, develop, and maintain core frameworks, components, and services used across multiple applications
Contribute hands-on to implementation where needed, especially for critical or complex areas
Ensure all solutions are grounded in real-world production considerations including scalability, performance, and reliability
Develop highly scalable APIs and services using modern architecture patterns
Use AI tools (Claude, Copilot, or similar) to assist in generating implementation once systems are clearly defined
Apply AI selectively as a multiplier while maintaining full ownership of system quality
Drive efficient development workflows that combine strong engineering fundamentals with AI-assisted acceleration
Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce engineering standards across all systems
Identify and resolve architectural gaps, edge cases, and system inconsistencies before production
Ensure enterprise-grade reliability through proper testing strategies, validation, and observability
Own production readiness, including performance, error handling, and system stability
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across teams
Partner with architects and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and best practices
Help onboard new technologies, patterns, and engineering practices across the organization
Act as a force multiplier, raising the quality and capability of the broader engineering team

Benefits

Competitive base salary plus monthly bonus potential
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting on the first of the month following hire date
Pet Insurance starting on the first of the month following hire date
8 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Wellness Program
Parental Leave
Prescription drug benefits
Incentive programs
Variety of career paths
Encourage promotion from within