Principal Engineer / Technical Executive Type

Our client is looking for a Principal Engineer / Technical Executive to take full ownership of their technical ecosystem — from architecture decisions to hands-on execution across the entire stack. They operate in a high-growth tech environment, having rapidly evolved their product capabilities and infrastructure over recent years while pushing forward in AI-driven innovation. This is not a traditional leadership role. They need someone who builds, ships, fixes, and scales — all in real time. The ideal candidate combines the strategic thinking of a CTO with the execution speed of a senior engineer who still loves writing code daily. Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end features across frontend, backend, database, workflows, and AI systems without relying on handoffs Make and implement key architectural decisions including system design, data structures, caching, and infrastructure setup Own production systems, diagnosing and resolving issues across servers, APIs, queues, and databases Lead AI integration initiatives, from experimentation to production-ready deployment Build and optimize data pipelines, model inference systems, and GPU-based workflows Design and maintain payment systems, subscription logic, and financial workflows Develop across all layers including UI components, APIs, testing, and deployment scripts Set engineering standards through high-quality code, testing, and documentation Support and mentor engineers across different areas of the stack Requirements 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building production systems Strong full-stack expertise including frontend, backend, databases, and infrastructure Proven experience integrating AI/ML models into live production environments Experience building or managing systems that handle financial transactions Deep understanding of system reliability, debugging, and performance optimization Experience scaling systems under real user traffic and growth conditions Ability to move quickly across multiple layers of a system without dependency on specialists Qualifications Advanced experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and backend technologies Strong knowledge of database design and optimization Experience with infrastructure management, including Linux environments and networking Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and model deployment strategies Ability to evaluate tradeoffs and make pragmatic technical decisions Strong ownership mindset and problem-solving approach Benefits Full-time position 100% remote work environment High-impact role with ownership over technical direction Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and scalable systems Fast-paced, high-growth environment with strong learning opportunities