Principal Engineer

14+ years of software engineering experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript stacks (React, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS) Proven ability to architect and scale distributed, service-oriented systems with strong attention to performance and maintainability Deep understanding of API design, event streaming (Redis/Kafka), and real-time communication systems Experience with relational databases (Postgres) and data-driven service design Familiarity with GraphQL or REST service layers Track record of building and integrating complex web platforms Excellent communicator able to explain complex technical concepts clearly Demonstrated leadership in defining engineering standards, mentoring senior talent, and driving architectural strategy

Architect and evolve core platform systems spanning frontend, backend, and data services Design scalable, event-driven architectures that integrate APIs, conversational interfaces, and data pipelines Lead full-stack engineering strategy across Next.js, NestJS, TypeScript, and Node.js Build AI-native solutions that embed intelligence and automation throughout our platform Stay ahead of the evolving AI ecosystem and champion responsible adoption Advance platform observability and reliability through instrumentation, alerting, and automation Partner across disciplines to align technical decisions with product strategy Mentor senior engineers and influence architectural direction across teams