Senior Principal Software Engineer: AI & Enterprise Architect

McKinsey & Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 263,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Competitive salary

Global engineering community

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking a senior software engineering leader based in NA offices to set the vision for engineering excellence and define the standards, practices, and architectures that empower clients to deliver transformative technology at scale.

You will lead multiple engineering teams, partner with C-level executives, and guide enterprise AI strategy and security standards to maximize impact across industries.

Qualifications

• 15+ years designing and delivering large-scale software solutions.
• Mastery in frontend and backend technologies, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
• Ability to set overarching technical vision and strategy at an enterprise level.
• Experience leading enterprise AI strategy and governance, with senior business alignment.
• Proven trusted advisor to senior executives on technology and data strategy.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for engineering excellence and define standards, practices, and architectures.
• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams, guiding large, complex programs.
• Partner with clients and C-level leaders to shape long-term technology strategy.
• Develop industry-shaping software capabilities and scalable AI solutions.
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent and ensure secure development practices.

Skills

Advanced degree

15+ years experience

Frontend & backend

Distributed systems

Cloud-native architectures

Technical vision & strategy

AI strategy & security standards

Leadership of engineering teams

Hiring & mentoring talent

Executive collaboration

Security-first mindset

Excellent communication (C-level)

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

McKinsey & Company is seeking a senior software engineering leader based in NA offices to set the vision for engineering excellence and define the standards, practices, and architectures that empower clients to deliver transformative technology at scale.

You will lead multiple engineering teams, partner with C-level executives, and guide enterprise AI strategy and security standards to maximize impact across industries.