Principal Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, May 19, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days
Job Summary
Seeking a Principal Software Engineer to work remotely in the U.S. or Canada, this full-time role will focus on developing innovative products with an agentic-first approach, leading AI development initiatives, and contributing as a senior technical leader while also taking on light people management responsibilities as needed.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop key products with a strong emphasis on user empathy, engineering design, and cross-functional collaboration
- Execute innovative 0-to-1 product efforts, embracing ambiguity to drive progress
- Lead the AI-native development transformation and support the engineering culture and processes
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- Proficiency in full-stack development technologies including TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL
- Demonstrated experience in AI-native development and senior technical leadership
- Interest or experience in people management and mentoring
- Experience in EdTech or building products for learners and families is preferred
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