Principal Engineer - Systems Architect & Technical Visionary

Amadeus Search; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity

Family-friendly flexibility

Quarterly co-location

Job summary

A cutting-edge tech firm is seeking a Principal Engineer—Systems Architect & Technical Visionary to drive technical initiatives and mentor engineers. Located in Austin, this remote-first role requires over 10 years of software engineering experience, specifically in TypeScript, React, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will influence engineering strategies and lead complex projects in a collaborative and innovative environment. Competitive compensation of $230k – $280k with equity options offered for this pivotal position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering (hands-on & architectural experience).
• Proven record leading large, complex technical projects.
• Expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex, scalable systems across the TypeScript (React + Node) stack.
• Lead multi-team technical initiatives, defining product and infra direction.
• Drive technical excellence (security, performance, maintainability).
• Mentor senior and staff engineers to build a culture of innovation.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Software Engineering

System Design

AI Coding Tools

Job description

Role: Principal Engineer -- Systems Architect & Technical Visionary

Employment Type: Full-time, Remote (US-based, Austin HQ)

Compensation: $230k – $280k base + competitive equity

Visa: Not available

Company Overview

QuoteWell is a tech-driven wholesale insurance broker leveraging AI, cloud-native development, and automation to modernize commercial insurance distribution. Backed by NEA, Goldcrest, and Floating Point, QuoteWell has raised $15M+. HQ in Austin, TX; remote-first culture with quarterly co-location.

Role Summary

The Principal Engineer will act as a technical visionary and systems architect, driving large-scale technical initiatives, shaping product and platform direction, and mentoring engineers. This role requires deep technical experience (10+ years), architectural leadership, and comfort working across AI, fintech, and compliance-heavy domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect complex, scalable systems across the TypeScript (React + Node) stack
• Lead multi-team technical initiatives, defining product and infra direction
• Deliver AI-driven agentic solutions aligned with future MCP-driven models
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Data leaders
• Establish shared frameworks, libraries, and standards to boost velocity
• Drive technical excellence (security, observability, performance, maintainability)
• Mentor senior and staff engineers, building culture of bold, thoughtful innovation
• Influence engineering strategy, technology choices, build vs. buy, and hiring

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years in software engineering (hands-on & architectural experience)
• Proven record leading large, complex technical projects
• Expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js, cloud-native development
• Strong system design and abstraction skills
• Background in fintech, insurance tech, or compliance-heavy industries preferred
• Interest in AI coding tools, LLMs, ML-driven systems
• Comfortable with remote-first, fast-paced, startup environment

Culture & Work Style

• Remote-first (quarterly co-location, Austin office optional)
• Sustainable pace (8–5/9–5, family-friendly flexibility)
• Low-ego, collaborative leadership
• Prioritizes progress over perfection
• Rewards above-and-beyond contributions with off-cycle raises