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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
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