Principal Engineer - Catalog
Core
Own end-to-end technical strategy for iHerb's product catalog platform, leading modernization efforts and setting the full-stack engineering bar.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Catalog Platform)
Builds
iHerb's product catalog platform (e-commerce)
Domain
E-commerce / Retail
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
AI-driven SDLC (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor), large-scale distributed systems architecture, cross-org technical leadership, engineering quality mindset (CI/CD, test automation), backend engineering (C#/.NET, Go, Java, or Python), data modeling for high-volume catalogs, full-stack capability (React), large-scale platform modernization
Preferred skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Suite
Technologies
C#/.NET, Go, Java, Python, React, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor
Responsibilities
Define and own catalog platform architecture (service design, data modeling, API contracts), lead technical scoping and execution of catalog modernization, write production code and build proofs of concept, set and enforce technical standards, resolve cross-cutting technical dependencies, establish AI-driven SDLC golden path, lead complex multi-team technical efforts, mentor senior engineers, represent engineering in cross-functional conversations
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with organizational influence