Principal Software Engineer, AI

Clutch

Principal Software Engineer specializing in AI solutions for financial services clients. Leading development teams to deliver innovative software and ensure project success with high-quality output.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $139,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development teams to ensure sprint commitments are met
Architect complex systems that leverage AI capabilities
Conduct technical reviews and address performance issues
Act as coach/manager and manage escalations promptly
Propose new processes to streamline delivery
Conduct technical planning and subtasking

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in solution architecture and technical design
1+ years of leadership experience in technical teams
Knowledge and experience in system design, API development, infrastructure management, and architectural best practices
Understanding of development efforts aligning to business outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness days
Disability insurance
Wellness program
IRA with up to 3% match annually
15 days of PTO
9 US holidays
5 wellness days
Closed office the last week of the year
Paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

solution architecturetechnical designsystem designAPI developmentinfrastructure managementarchitectural best practicesAI capabilitiesperformance issuestechnical planningsubtasking

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmanagementcommunicationproblem-solvingprocess improvementteam collaborationescalation managementorganizational skillscommitment to delivery