Principal Engineer

Parachute Health

. Define architectural standards and target state for the engineering division.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $265,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in defining architectural standards and leading large-scale refactoring efforts, with a strong focus on AI-native engineering practices and team independence. Proven ability to drive technical decisions and align cross-functional teams through effective communication and documentation.

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Architecture Decision DocumentsRuby On RailsAI Coding ToolsLarge-Scale RefactoringTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software DeliveryDomain OwnershipProduction Code DevelopmentTesting StrategyObservability PracticesTechnical DiscoveryFeasibility AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisOpen Source StackAgentic Coding

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationCross-Team CollaborationDecision-Making Under Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Repo-Native ToolingMCP Servers

Industry Keywords

Engineering StandardsTeam IndependenceShared CodebaseTechnical DecisionsHiring and Leveling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open SourcePythonRubyRuby on RailsTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define architectural standards and target state for the engineering division.
Drive large-scale refactoring to establish clear domain ownership and team independence within a shared codebase.
Turn ambiguous cross-team problems into clear direction, plans, and shipped software.
Lead technical decisions through Architecture Decision Documents and open discussion.
Set standards for AI-native engineering, including agentic coding, review and test acceleration, repo-native tooling, and MCP servers.
Prototype quickly, write production code on critical paths, and review designs and pull requests across teams.
Lead technical discovery, feasibility, and sizing; balance engineering investment against cost and business impact.
Define testing strategy, observability practices, and on-call health.
Develop Staff and Senior engineers into technical leaders and shape hiring and leveling.
Partner with Principal Engineers and engineering leadership on organization-wide engineering standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of experience delivering software in production, including significant time at Staff level or above
Track record of setting architecture across multiple teams or an entire engineering org, in Ruby on Rails or a similar open source stack (Python, Go, TypeScript)
Led at least one large-scale refactoring or decomposition of a shared domain model — and can explain what worked, what didn't, and what you'd change
Demonstrated ability to make and own high-stakes technical decisions under ambiguity, and to align engineers, Product, and leadership behind them in the open
Daily, hands-on use of AI coding tools and a clear point of view on how they change architecture and engineering practice
Excellent written communication; you drive alignment through design docs and decision records
Must reside in the U.S.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and for the duration of employment
The role is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive plans with options for low-to-no-cost premiums.
Employer HSA Contribution: Company-funded contributions to your Health Savings Account.
401(k) Retirement Plan
Equity Incentive Plan
Annual Company-Wide Bonus: Opportunity for up to 15% bonus based on company performance.
Remote-First Culture: We are remote-first with a dedicated NYC office and reimbursement options for co-working spaces.
Flexible Vacation Policy
Summer Fridays: 5 additional Fridays off during the summer (separate from PTO).
Home Office and Wellness Stipend
Monthly Internet Stipend
Annual Learning and Development Stipend