Principal Software Development Engineer

TL;DR

Principal Software Development Engineer: Leading the architectural vision, design, and delivery of complex software solutions across multiple technical domains with an accent on system design, API development, and data modeling. Focus on integrating AI/ML-enabled solutions, optimizing operational excellence, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver resilient technology solutions.

Location: United States - Washington - Seattle

Salary: $231,000.00 to $323,500.00

Company

hirify.global brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere by designing cutting-edge tech and creating groundbreaking solutions for partners.

What you will do

• Lead the architectural vision, design, and delivery of complex software solutions across multiple technical domains.
• Drive system design, API development, and data modeling to ensure secure, maintainable, and high-performing platforms.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and innovation across projects and domains.
• Safely integrate and operate AI/ML-enabled solutions that improve outcomes, championing best practices in responsible AI deployment.
• Optimize operational excellence by implementing robust software development practices and scalable engineering processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver resilient, business-aligned technology solutions and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in large-scale system architecture, technical decision making, and delivery of complex multi-domain solutions.
• Proven track record in designing and operating secure, high-quality, and scalable software systems.
• Familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real world products.

Nice to have

• Experience leading architectural transformation and modernization initiatives for large, distributed systems.
• Demonstrated success guiding engineering organizations through periods of significant growth, change, or complexity.
• Expertise in full stack engineering with proven ability to operate across multiple technical domains and platforms.
• Track record of championing data-driven decision making and operational excellence for mission-critical systems.
• Experience building and deploying neural search and embedding-based retrieval systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package, including exciting travel perks and generous time-off.
• Parental leave and a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices).
• Career development resources to fuel employees' passion for travel.
• Wellness & travel reimbursement.
• Travel discounts and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.