Job description
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
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.