Principal Full Stack Node.JS Developer

Motion Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible hybrid or onsite work model

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Principal Full Stack Node.js Developer to design, architect, and scale AI-powered logistics applications. You will own end-to-end solutions, building intuitive web apps and robust backend systems while collaborating with leadership and executives to redefine logistics tech.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, ownership, and high-impact architecture in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Experience as Principal Engineer, Founding Engineer, Staff+ Engineer, or Engineering Lead.
• Demonstrated ownership of large-scale products from design through production and growth.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, build, and support scalable full stack apps with Node.js and React.
• Lead the integration of AI-enabled features into internal and customer platforms.
• Create and maintain robust backend APIs and microservices for logistics solutions.
• Set technical vision, advance system architecture, and optimize cloud infrastructure.
• Drive integration of third-party services and data sources.
• Mentor senior engineers and align with executive stakeholders on standards.

Skills

Node.js

React

TypeScript

API design

Distributed systems

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Observability

Performance tuning

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Principal Full Stack Node.JS Developer

We are partnered with a high-growth logistics and supply chain technology organization that is leveraging AI-driven solutions to transform and optimize complex operational processes. Their platform blends advanced software, automation, and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency across logistics, warehousing, and transportation operations. The engineering team operates in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where technical leaders have a high level of ownership and the ability to partner directly with executives and key business stakeholders to drive innovation.

This opportunity is for a Principal or Founding Software Engineer who will set the technical vision and lead the design, architecture, and scaling of cutting-edge, AI-powered full stack applications that drive mission-critical supply chain operations. You’ll own and deliver strategic, end-to-end solutions, build intuitive web applications, and develop highly-scalable backend systems, while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, leadership, and executive teams to redefine logistics technology for real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, build, and support highly scalable full stack applications using Node.js and React (40%)

• Lead the development and integration of AI-enabled features into both internal systems and customer-facing platforms (20%)

• Create, enhance, and maintain robust backend APIs and microservices to power logistics and supply chain solutions (15%)
• Set the technical vision, advance system architecture, and optimize application performance and cloud-based infrastructure (10%)
• Drive seamless integration of third-party services, internal platforms, and external data sources (10%)
• Mentor senior engineers and engage with executive stakeholders to drive technical standards and best practices (5%)

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years in software engineering with a track record of increasing technical leadership responsibility.
• Previous experience as a Principal Engineer, Founding Engineer, Staff+ Engineer, Engineering Lead, or technical executive.
• Demonstrated ownership of large-scale products from design through production and growth.

Technical Expertise

• Deep hands-on expertise in:
  • Node.js
  • React
  • Modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems
• Strong background in:
  • API architecture and design
  • Distributed systems
  • Microservices
  • Cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Reliability, scalability, observability, and performance optimization

AI Experience

• Direct experience building and deploying AI-powered products or platforms.
• Proven ability to translate AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes such as:
  • Revenue growth
  • Operational efficiency
  • Customer adoption
  • Automation improvements
• Experience integrating LLMs, agent frameworks, vector databases, AI orchestration, or ML-powered workflows is highly valuable.

Business & Leadership

• Comfortable partnering with executive leadership and influencing company-level technical strategy.
• Strong communicator able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experienced mentor who can raise engineering standards and develop senior talent.
• Demonstrates strong ownership, sound judgment, and data-driven decision making.

Industry Preference

• Experience in:
  • Logistics
  • Supply chain
  • Transportation
  • Warehousing
• Understanding of operational workflows, fulfillment networks, carrier integrations, inventory systems, or warehouse automation would be a major advantage.

The Offer

Competitive base salary, bonus and/or equity opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Opportunity to shape and build AI-powered solutions transforming logistics and supply chain operations Direct executive visibility, technical ownership, and leadership growth in a collaborative engineering culture Flexible hybrid or onsite work model depending on location and team requirements