Principal Software Development Engineer (Marketing Technology)

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

hirify.global is a global travel technology corporation that designs cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable while creating groundbreaking solutions for partners.

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.