Principal Software Engineer- Data Platform & AI (USA)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer - Data Platform & AI in the United States.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance data platforms and AI-integrated solutions. You will lead by example, writing production-grade code, mentoring team members, and driving technical excellence across an empowered Scrum team. Your work will directly influence the delivery of scalable, distributed systems that process large volumes of real-time data. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to iterate on requirements, improve product capabilities, and implement innovative AI-driven solutions. You will be expected to embrace ambiguity, navigate complex technical challenges, and foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and high-quality engineering.

• Accountabilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain production-grade software solutions, including data pipelines, microservices, and AI-integrated components.
• Lead technical execution across a Scrum team, ensuring adherence to best practices and high standards for code quality.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, iterate on solutions, and deliver impactful features.
• Automate workflows, develop tools, and implement processes that improve efficiency and reliability.
• Analyze, debug, and validate complex systems using test-driven development approaches.
• Mentor and review the work of team members, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and incorporate innovative solutions into the platform.
• Requirements:
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 7 years with Java/Spring Boot microservices.
• Strong experience with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Proven expertise in building large-scale distributed systems and real-time or near real-time data pipelines.
• Familiarity with Lakehouse architectures, Azure ADLS Gen2, and data frameworks like Apache Hudi.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter capable of delivering results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with excellent organization and personal leadership skills.
• Experience integrating AI into software development workflows; proficiency in leveraging AI to accelerate coding is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Enterprise Design Patterns; experience with Agentic AI components is a bonus.
• Benefits:
• Competitive salary range: $162,000–$181,000 USD.
• Benefits starting from Day 1, including health, wellness, and employee assistance programs.
• Retirement plan matching and flexible paid time off.
• Parental, caregiver, fertility, and adoption support.
• Continuous development programs to support career growth.
• Allyship and inclusion communities; employee recognition programs.
• Remote-friendly work environment with occasional in-office events in Mississauga or Salt Lake City.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.