Principal Software Development Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Software Development Engineer (AI): Leading the architectural vision and delivery of high-scale flight shopping platform services with an accent on distributed systems, AI/ML integration, and platform modernization. Focus on designing resilient API-driven architectures, mentoring engineering organizations, and deploying performant neural search solutions for real-time inference.

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA (Hybrid)

Salary: $231,000–$323,500

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in travel technology, powering flight, hotel, and activity search platforms for travelers and partners worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead architectural design and technical delivery for complex, large-scale software platforms.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams to foster technical excellence and innovation.
• Drive system design, API development, and data modeling for mission-critical services.
• Integrate AI/ML solutions into production systems, ensuring responsible deployment and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build resilient, scalable technology solutions.
• Optimize operational processes to improve system reliability and maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Deep expertise in large-scale system architecture and multi-domain solution delivery.
• Proven track record of designing and operating secure, scalable software systems.
• Experience with AI/ML tools and workflows in real-world products.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience in full stack engineering across multiple domains.
• Deep learning framework proficiency (PyTorch, TensorFlow) for production inference pipelines.
• Experience with neural search, embedding-based retrieval, and vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS).
• Expertise leading architectural transformation initiatives for distributed systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Flexible work model with modern office environments.
• Generous time-off policy and parental leave.
• Wellness and travel reimbursement benefits.
• Travel discounts and International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.
• Commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and supportive team culture.