Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - Lead the Future of AI & Innovation

• Hands-on architectural leadership across multiple products
• High-visibility role partnering with the Head of Engineering

A standout opportunity has opened for a Principal Software Engineer to join a globally recognised social media news and intelligence platform. It has evolved into a premium partner for media organisations, global brands, and business leaders.

This is a high-impact principal role where you'll lead technical work across the organisation. Blending strategic architecture with hands-on engineering, you will define the future of AI-driven platforms, news intelligence systems, and scalable product infrastructure.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Engineering, helping shape technical direction, influence commercial decisions, and guide teams toward long-term platform innovation. By rotating across multiple product groups, you'll get a broader view of the technology landscape.

If you’re a Technical Lead, Staff Engineer, or Principal Engineer ready for a role with real ownership, autonomy, and cross-team influence, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Why This Role Accelerates Your Career

• Lead AI/ML strategy, automation initiatives, and intelligent product capabilities
• Architect scalable systems on AWS, powering news intelligence and social media analysis
• Operate as a senior technical authority influencing engineering and business decisions
• High-trust role working directly with the Head of Engineering
• Drive engineering culture, standards, and long-term platform roadmap

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with proven architectural impact at scale
• Strong full-stack expertisewith React, TypeScript, Python, Java, or Ruby
• Deep experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, and distributed system design

€100,000 - €130,000 + 10% Bonus + Pension + Healthcare + Life Insurance + Hybrid Model

Ready to shape the future of AI-driven news intelligence platforms? xcfaprz

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