Principal Architect (Engineer)

We’re looking for someone who brings deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong influence skills to help us scale our platform.

12+ years of experience designing and evolving high-scale distributed systems.

Strong architectural leadership —you have driven major technical initiatives across multiple teams and influenced engineering direction at an organizational level.

Expertise in designing modular, loosely coupled systems, with experience breaking down monolithic applications into well-structured services.

Proven ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges, making high-impact decisions in ambiguous environments.

Mastery of cloud environments and services (AWS preferred), including best practices for building reliable, scalable systems.

Experience designing APIs and defining clear service boundaries, ensuring interoperability and maintainability.

Deep understanding of distributed system patterns, including event-driven architectures, data consistency models, and service communication strategies (REST, gRPC, messaging).

Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach —you know when to apply best practices versus when to adapt to practical constraints.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience influencing engineering teams and leadership without direct authority.

We accept applications for this role on an ongoing basis. We review applications as they are received and encourage interested candidates to apply early.

Compensation Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, total compensation may include equity and/or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.

The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:

Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.

Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more.

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