Principal Software Development Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Software Development Engineer (AI): Leading the design and implementation of complex, scalable software systems and services, with an accent on architectural decisions, reliability, and maintainability across large-scale distributed systems. Focus on integrating and optimizing AI/ML-enabled solutions to improve business and customer outcomes and fostering technical excellence across engineering teams.

Location: United States - Washington - Seattle. Offers a flexible work model with office presence.

Salary: $231,000.00 – $323,500.00

Company

hirify.global is a global travel technology company designing cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and creating groundbreaking solutions for partners.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable software systems across multiple domains.
• Drive architectural decisions, ensuring quality, reliability, and maintainability in distributed systems.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and best practices.
• Champion the integration and operation of AI/ML-enabled solutions to improve business and customer outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define technical solutions and deliver impactful business results.
• Guide the adoption of modern development methodologies, system design, API design, and robust data modeling.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives across multiple systems or organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated expertise in system design, large-scale architecture, API design, and data modeling.
• Familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real-world products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, as indicated by E-Verify participation and I-9 process.

Nice to have

• Experience architecting and operating distributed systems at scale, including microservices.
• Deep knowledge of designing, integrating, and optimizing AI/ML-enabled features into production software.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package including travel perks, generous time-off, and parental leave.
• Flexible work model with access to offices.
• Career development resources to fuel passion for travel.
• Wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and IATAN membership.
• Fosters an open culture where everyone belongs, celebrating differences.