Principal Software Development Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Software Development Engineer (AI): Leading the design and implementation of complex, scalable software systems and services, focusing on building long-term customer trust and brand loyalty. Focus on integrating AI/ML-enabled solutions to deliver measurable business improvements, system design, and data-driven decision making to optimize product and technology outcomes.

Location: United States - Washington - Seattle

Salary: $231,000.00 to $323,500.00

Company

hirify.global brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable software systems and services that span multiple domains or organizations.
• Drive architectural decisions, ensuring quality, reliability, and maintainability across large-scale distributed systems.
• Mentor, influence, and develop engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and best practices.
• Champion the integration and operation of AI/ML‑enabled solutions that 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 (LLD), API design, and robust data modeling practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives across multiple systems, domains, 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.

Nice to have

• Experience architecting and operating distributed systems at scale, including service-oriented and microservices architectures.
• Deep knowledge of designing, integrating, and optimizing AI/ML‑enabled features into production software environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
• Skilled in data-driven decision making and leveraging metrics to optimize product and technology outcomes.
• Expertise in safely integrating and operating AI/ML‑enabled solutions to deliver measurable business improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, and a flexible work model.
• Career development resources to fuel employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey.
• Inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.
• Wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent ( IATAN ) membership.