Principal Engineer - Systems Architect & Technical VisionaryAmadeus Search • Austin, Texas, United States
Principal Engineer - Systems Architect & Technical Visionary
Amadeus Search
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Austin, Texas, United States
About
Principal Engineer -- Systems Architect & Technical Visionary
Employment Type:
Full-time, Remote (US-based, Austin HQ)
Compensation:
$230k – $280k base + competitive equity
Visa:
Not available
Company Overview QuoteWell is a
tech-driven wholesale insurance broker
leveraging
AI, cloud-native development, and automation
to modernize commercial insurance distribution. Backed by
NEA, Goldcrest, and Floating Point , QuoteWell has raised
$15M+ . HQ in Austin, TX;
remote-first culture
with quarterly co-location.
Role Summary The Principal Engineer will act as a
technical visionary and systems architect , driving large-scale technical initiatives, shaping product and platform direction, and mentoring engineers. This role requires
deep technical experience (10+ years) , architectural leadership, and comfort working across
AI, fintech, and compliance-heavy domains .
Key Responsibilities
Architect
complex, scalable systems
across the TypeScript (React + Node) stack
Lead
multi-team technical initiatives , defining product and infra direction
Deliver
AI-driven agentic solutions
aligned with future MCP-driven models
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Data leaders
Establish
shared frameworks, libraries, and standards
to boost velocity
Drive technical excellence (security, observability, performance, maintainability)
Mentor senior and staff engineers, building
culture of bold, thoughtful innovation
Influence engineering strategy,
technology choices, build vs. buy, and hiring
Ideal Candidate Profile
10+ years in
software engineering
(hands-on & architectural experience)
Proven record leading
large, complex technical projects
Expertise in
TypeScript, React, Node.js, cloud-native development
Strong system design and abstraction skills
Background in
fintech, insurance tech, or compliance-heavy industries
preferred
Interest in
AI coding tools, LLMs, ML-driven systems
Comfortable with
remote-first, fast-paced, startup environment
Culture & Work Style
Remote-first
(quarterly co-location, Austin office optional)
Sustainable pace (8–5/9–5, family-friendly flexibility)
Low-ego, collaborative leadership
Prioritizes
progress over perfection
Rewards
above-and-beyond contributions
with off-cycle raises
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Languages
- English
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