Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - Lead the Future of AI & Platform Innovation

• Location: Dublin City Centre (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
• Tech Stack: Ruby | Python | TypeScript | React | AWS | Docker | Kubernetes | AI

Are you currently a Technical Lead, Staff Engineer, or Principal Engineer looking for a role where your architectural vision, technical leadership, and AI strategy truly shape the direction of an organisation? This is the opportunity that puts you at the centre of innovation.

A leading global, product-focused company is seeking a hands-on Principal Engineer to define the next evolution of its news, intelligence, and AI-driven platforms. You’ll blend impactful coding with high-level strategic decision-making, owning architecture across multiple mission-critical systems. By rotating quarterly across three core product groups, you’ll gain unmatched visibility and influence across the entire engineering landscape.

If you want real autonomy, cross-team impact, and a role where you operate as the technical right hand to the Head of Engineering, this is a Principal position with genuine authority and ownership.

Why This Role Is the Perfect Next Step for You

• Drive AI/ML initiatives, intelligent automation, and next-gen platform innovation
• Shape and elevate architecture in a modern, polyglot engineering environment
• Operate with full autonomy, identify, prioritise, and deliver high-impact solutions
• High-trust, high-visibility position partnering directly with the Head of Engineering

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of engineering experience with proven architectural influence at scale
• Strong polyglot skills (Ruby, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar)
• Deep AWS knowledge plus solid Docker & Kubernetes expertise

Compensation & Benefits

• €90,000 - €110,000 + 10% bonus + Healthcare, Pension, Life Insurance

Ready to Lead the Future?

Get in touch:

Serena Akbib - [email protected] | +353 1 960 9972