Principal Software Engineer

Altela
Austin, TX

Job brief

Principal Software Engineer

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 6+ Years

Salary range: $160,000 - $210,000

Eligibility to Work: To be eligible for this role, applicants should be a Permanent Resident or have existing legal authorization to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

About the Role: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a key technical visionary and leader within our organization, responsible for architecting and developing solutions for our most complex challenges, particularly those involving large-scale systems and the integration of advanced AI capabilities. You will set technical standards, mentor senior engineers, and drive innovation at an architectural level. This role requires exceptional technical depth, strategic thinking, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology in AI.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of critical, large-scale software systems and architectures, often involving complex interactions with AI models and platforms.

  • Define and drive the adoption of new technologies, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices across the organization, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance for AI workloads.

  • Mentor and guide senior engineers and technical leads, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

  • Act as a technical consultant and subject matter expert to other teams, providing guidance on architectural decisions and complex technical problems related to AI integration.

  • Evaluate and recommend technical solutions and approaches for building cutting-edge AI-powered products and services.

  • Drive initiatives to improve the scalability, resilience, and efficiency of our software infrastructure supporting AI.

  • Contribute to the technical strategy and long-term vision of the engineering organization.

  • Present architectural designs and technical strategies to leadership and technical teams.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 6+ years of extensive software engineering experience, typically 8-10+ years for Principal level, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex, large-scale systems.

  • Recognized expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), and software development best practices.

  • Deep understanding of the technical challenges and patterns involved in building systems that integrate and operationalize machine learning models at scale.

  • Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, anticipate future technical challenges, and deliver innovative solutions.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Experience evaluating and adopting new technologies and driving architectural changes across an organization.

Benefits:

  • Unlimited or Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Stock Options or RSU program

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Professional Development Stipend for conferences, courses, and certifications

  • Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid/Remote options)

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid Parental Leave

Posted 2025-08-20

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