TL;DR

Principal Software Development Engineer (Marketing Technology): Architecting and delivering core systems for AI-driven marketing workflows at a global scale with an accent on technical vision, platform roadmap, and architecture. Focus on integrating generative AI, intelligent automation, and ensuring system scalability and reliability under billions of transactions.

Location: Must be based in the United States, specifically Seattle, Washington.

Salary: $231,000–$323,500 yearly (Seattle, USD)

Company

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What you will do

Shape the future of marketing tech by architecting and delivering AI-driven marketing workflows.
Drive technical strategy, partnering with leaders to define platform roadmap and architecture.
Lead by example, writing and guiding development of high-quality, scalable software.
Mentor engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
Integrate generative AI and intelligent automation to amplify marketing impact.
Ensure systems are secure, resilient, observable, and performant for billions of transactions.

Requirements

12+ years of experience (10+ with Master’s) in software engineering or architecture, leading large-scale distributed systems design.
Proven ability to design and evolve complex systems for scalability, reliability, and security.
Strong experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and modern infrastructure practices.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Scala, Kotlin, or equivalent); experience with React is a plus.
Familiarity with applying AI/ML in production systems or eagerness to learn rapidly.
Track record of mentoring engineers, driving consensus, and communicating technical vision to executives.
Work authorization in the United States is required (E-Verify participant).

Culture & Benefits

Full benefits package including travel perks, generous time-off, and parental leave.
Flexible work model with career development resources.
Wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and IATAN membership.
Open culture where everyone belongs, celebrating differences.
Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor and Forbes.