Principal Software Eng Artificial Intelligence

Cotiviti; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and AI firm located in the United States is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and build the backend infrastructure for their centralized AI platform. Candidates should possess extensive experience with Python and a strong background in backend development, API design, and large-scale systems. The role includes developing secure services and leading technical discussions while ensuring compliance with required regulations. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid family leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 12+ years of backend development experience with 5+ years building scalable Python applications and APIs.
• Strong programming skills in Python; proficiency in Java a plus.
• Strong experience with database technologies and ORM frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable RESTful API endpoints for the AI platform.
• Build backend services using Python to handle agent lifecycle management.
• Lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Backend development experience

Python programming

API design

Database technologies

Microservices architecture

Containerization

Version control

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python Frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask)

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to design and build the backend infrastructure for our centralized AI platform. This role will focus on developing robust, scalable backend services that power our agentic framework and enable teams across the company to securely deploy, manage, and access AI agents through unified APIs and user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable RESTful API endpoints for the AI platform
• Design and develop Python/Java SDKs that provide intuitive interfaces for teams to interact with the AI platform
• Build robust backend services using Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) to handle agent lifecycle management, deployment, and monitoring
• Develop secure authentication and authorization systems supporting multi-tenant architecture
• Understand how the agentic solution works and create efficient data access layers and database schemas that enable AI agents to interact with various internal data sources
• Implement asynchronous task processing systems for handling long-running AI agent operations
• Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and help set the technical vision for the AI platform roadmap
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements across the software development lifecycle
• Provide technical guidance on backend architecture, Python development, and SDK design best practices
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of backend development experience with 5+ years building scalable Python applications and APIs
• Experience in building large-scale distributed systems and microservices
• Strong programming skills in Python; proficiency in Java a plus
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and modern frameworks (FastAPI, Django REST Framework, Flask)
• Strong experience with database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM)
• Hands-on experience with agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar
• Proven experience developing and maintaining SDKs or client libraries for internal or external usage
• Strong experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), and automated testing
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Cognitive / Mental Requirements:
• Ability to navigate complex and fast-changing technologies and requirements
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as a team with a sense of urgency
• Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information
• Be value-driven, understand that success is based on the impact of your work rather than its complexity or the level of effort
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines

• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Flexibility to work with global teams as well as geographically dispersed US-based teams
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access / connectivity and office setup and maintenance
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area

Base compensation ranges from $200,000 to $240,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on level and length of service. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Date of posting: xx/xx/2025

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on xx/xx/2025, but the window may change depending on application volume or may close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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