About the role
This is a remote position.
Our client is looking for a Principal Engineer / Technical Executiveto take full ownership of their technical ecosystem — from architecture decisions to hands-on execution across the entire stack. They operate in a high-growth tech environment, having rapidly evolved their product capabilities and infrastructure over recent years while pushing forward in AI-driven innovation.
This is not a traditional leadership role. They need someone who builds, ships, fixes, and scales — all in real time. The ideal candidate combines the strategic thinking of a CTO with the execution speed of a senior engineer who still loves writing code daily.
Responsibilities * Deliver end-to-end features across frontend, backend, database, workflows, and AI systems without relying on handoffs * Make and implement key architectural decisions including system design, data structures, caching, and infrastructure setup * Own production systems, diagnosing and resolving issues across servers, APIs, queues, and databases * Lead AI integration initiatives, from experimentation to production-ready deployment * Build and optimize data pipelines, model inference systems, and GPU-based workflows * Design and maintain payment systems, subscription logic, and financial workflows * Develop across all layers including UI components, APIs, testing, and deployment scripts * Set engineering standards through high-quality code, testing, and documentation * Support and mentor engineers across different areas of the stack
Requirements
* 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building production systems * Strong full-stack expertise including frontend, backend, databases, and infrastructure * Proven experience integrating AI/ML models into live production environments * Experience building or managing systems that handle financial transactions * Deep understanding of system reliability, debugging, and performance optimization * Experience scaling systems under real user traffic and growth conditions * Ability to move quickly across multiple layers of a system without dependency on specialists
Qualifications * Advanced experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and backend technologies * Strong knowledge of database design and optimization * Experience with infrastructure management, including Linux environments and networking * Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and model deployment strategies * Ability to evaluate tradeoffs and make pragmatic technical decisions * Strong ownership mindset and problem-solving approach
Benefits
Full-time position 100% remote work environment High-impact role with ownership over technical direction Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and scalable systems Fast-paced, high-growth environment with strong learning opportunities
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