Principal AI Software Architect & Tech Leader

Minfy Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Minfy Technologies is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead our engineering team in delivering robust, scalable software applications and AI-powered products built on modern LLM and ML systems. You will oversee the full software lifecycle, set AI engineering standards, and work with product, design, and other engineers to align with business goals.

You will guide architecture, drive high-impact AI integrations, mentor engineers, and ensure rigorous engineering practices across the stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Hands-on experience designing and shipping production features built on large language models or ML systems.
• Strong leadership with mentoring and coaching experience.
• Proficient in backend tech such as Node.js, Python, Java, or similar; familiar with frontend frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines; security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack software applications.
• Architect scalable, secure, high-performance solutions and AI integrations.
• Architect and integrate AI/ML capabilities into core products, including LLM features and RAG workflows.
• Establish specs-driven AI engineering practices with rigorous reviews and testing.
• Define team standards for AI tooling, prompt/context engineering, and guardrails.
• Drive velocity and code quality through AI tooling while maintaining engineering rigor.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote continuous learning.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to define project requirements.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot across the stack.
• Stay current with AI/LLM trends and apply to development processes.
• Contribute to strategic planning as a member of the engineering leadership team.

Skills

Full-stack

AI/ML systems

Leadership

Backend tech

Cloud platforms

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Minfy Technologies is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead our engineering team in delivering robust, scalable software applications and AI-powered products built on modern LLM and ML systems. You will oversee the full software lifecycle, set AI engineering standards, and work with product, design, and other engineers to align with business goals.

You will guide architecture, drive high-impact AI integrations, mentor engineers, and ensure rigorous engineering practices across the stack.