Principal Software Engineer

Eighth Light Holdings Inc; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eighth Light Holdings Inc is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a full-time remote role to lead platform engineering across diverse client engagements and to set scalable architectural direction.

You will advise on architecture and scalability, drive innovation in software development, and guide teams delivering production‑grade platforms, including systems with AI/ML features; expect client-facing leadership and translating technical decisions into business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering with production-grade platforms.
• Proficient in Java, C#/.NET, Python, and JavaScript.
• Experience integrating AI/ML features into products.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly build trust with clients and lead platform strategy and delivery.
• Advise on architecture, scalability, and platform evolution.
• Collaborate on systems involving the full ML lifecycle and drive innovation.

Skills

Java

C#/.NET

Python

JavaScript

Architecture

Scalability

AI/ML integration

Job description

Experienced in building scalable solutions, the full-time remote Principal Software Engineer will lead platform engineering efforts, advise clients on architecture and scalability, and drive innovation in software development across diverse client engagements.

Key responsibilities:

• Rapidly build trust with clients and demonstrate technical expertise while leading platform strategy and delivery
• Advise on architecture, scalability, and platform evolution, connecting technical decisions to business outcomes
• Collaborate on systems involving the full machine learning lifecycle, driving innovation and improving project outcomes

Required qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a proven track record of delivering production-grade platforms
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Java, C#/.NET, Python, and JavaScript
• Experience in building or integrating AI/ML features into products and systems