Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

AHEAD

. Own complex initiatives end to end, from user needs and business outcomes through architecture, delivery, production support, and continuous improvement .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and operating secure, scalable software solutions using Next.js, JavaScript, and Golang, while leveraging AI development tools. Proven ability to lead architecture reviews, mentor engineers, and establish engineering standards to enhance quality and security.

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Next.js Application DevelopmentJavaScript or TypeScript ProficiencyGolang DevelopmentAI Development Tools FluencySoftware Architecture Experience

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Hard Skills

Next.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptGolangDbtSnowflakePostgreSQLSchema DesignAutomated TestingContinuous Integration

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoring AbilityClear Technical Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsCoding AgentsDeployment AutomationContainerizationObservability

Industry Keywords

Software SystemsData QualityData IntegrityTechnical Risk ManagementOperational Blind Spots

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ElixirJavaJavaScriptKotlinNext.jsPostgresPythonRubyTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own complex initiatives end to end, from user needs and business outcomes through architecture, delivery, production support, and continuous improvement
Design and build secure, scalable solutions across Next.js applications, JavaScript services, Golang services, APIs, MCP servers and integrations, data pipelines, and platform integrations
Use AI tools and coding agents throughout the development lifecycle
Review, test, secure, and harden shipped software
Engage in problem framing, analysis, design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, observability, debugging, and support
Lead architecture reviews and code reviews
Establish engineering standards and improve quality, security, reliability, and maintainability
Partner with product, design, data, security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders
Identify and reduce technical risk, data quality issues, security gaps, operational blind spots, and technical debt
Mentor engineers, shape the engineering roadmap, and help define how AHEAD builds and operates software

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years building and operating software systems; 10+ years preferred
Principal-level engineering judgment
Fluency with AI development tools or coding agents
Strong experience with Next.js, JavaScript or TypeScript, and Golang
Strong experience with dbt, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, schema design, query performance, migrations, data quality, and data integrity
Experience with modern languages and frameworks; equivalent experience with Java, C#, Python, Ruby, Elixir, or Kotlin is welcome
Software architecture experience
Secure development, automated testing, continuous integration, deployment automation, observability, and containerization
Clear, direct technical communication
Technical leadership and mentoring ability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Cross-department training and development
Sponsored certifications and credentials
Competitive salary
Flexible remote work arrangement