Principal Engineer – AI-Driven UI Platform & Agentic UX

Hobbsnews; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbsnews in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in UI frameworks to drive the architecture and buildout of modern AI-powered workflows. This role requires extensive experience in building developer-facing tools, with focus on enhancing developer productivity through intuitive user interfaces.

Qualified candidates will possess over 15 years of engineering experience with a strong emphasis on frontend technologies like React and Next.js, as well as deep expertise in AI-driven applications. Join our team to influence how engineers interact with intelligent systems and transform software delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience focused on frontend or full-stack platforms.
• Proven experience building developer-facing tools and AI-assisted applications.
• Demonstrated leadership in defining architecture and scaling platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and buildout of a modern UI platform for AI-driven workflows.
• Define the engineering approach for the entire program and technical enablers.
• Define and drive the UI platform architecture for AI-powered and agent-assisted developer experiences.

Skills

Automation

Influence

Result Orientation

Stakeholder Management

Technical Strategy Development

Application Development

Architecture

Business Acumen

Risk Management

Solution Design

Agile Practices

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Data Management

Solution Delivery Process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field

Tools

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

Next.js

Job description

Hobbsnews in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in UI frameworks to drive the architecture and buildout of modern AI-powered workflows. This role requires extensive experience in building developer-facing tools, with focus on enhancing developer productivity through intuitive user interfaces.

Qualified candidates will possess over 15 years of engineering experience with a strong emphasis on frontend technologies like React and Next.js, as well as deep expertise in AI-driven applications. Join our team to influence how engineers interact with intelligent systems and transform software delivery.