CareerPlan

Principal Engineer

New York, United StatesFull-time2026-09-13 → 2026-11-02

Core

Define and evolve technical architecture for a multi-tenant SaaS platform enabling personalized video experiences, leading complex cross-platform initiatives from video creation to distribution.

Role type

Principal Engineer (Senior IC)

Builds

Multi-tenant SaaS platform for enterprise video personalization, including video creation, rendering, AI integration, and distribution.

Domain

Enterprise SaaS, Video Technology, Generative AI

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Full-stack engineering, Distributed systems, Generative AI, Video processing, System architecture, Data architecture

Preferred skills

React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Java, C#

Technologies

React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Java, C#, Generative AI, LLMs

Responsibilities

Define and evolve technical architecture for the multi-tenant SaaS platform; Lead technical strategy for highest-risk cross-platform initiatives; Translate business strategy into scalable technical capabilities; Serve as a hands-on technical leader by prototyping and reviewing high-impact code; Establish architectural principles and decision records; Drive modernization of platform components; Identify and address systemic risks regarding scalability and security; Guide architecture of video creation, rendering, and AI capabilities; Shape the use of generative AI and synthetic media; Partner with Product and UX to balance customer value and technical health; Coach senior and mid-level engineers; Improve observability and incident response; Evaluate new technologies through experimentation.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership