Remote Principal Software Engineer Full Stack / AI-First

Principal Software Engineer / Full Stack

AI Builder · Spec-Driven Development · Agentic Orchestration

We're looking for a Principal Engineer who want to work at the frontier of how software gets built. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship, including visa expiration limitations.

This role starts with strong, traditional engineering fundamentals. At its core, this is a Principal-level full-stack engineering position. You will be expected to bring deep hands-on experience designing, building, and owning production systems using languages such as Java, C#, Dart, JavaScript, or similar.

As an AI-First Software Engineer — what Silicon Valley increasingly calls an AI Builder — you won't spend your day writing code line by line. However, in order to succeed in this role, you must first be a deeply capable engineer who understands how systems are built without AI. AI is used to accelerate development outcomes, but strong engineering judgment, system design, and real-world production experience are the foundation of success in this role.

You will design robust, scalable systems, write clear and precise technical specifications, guide implementation through both hands-on engineering and AI-assisted workflows, and validate that every output meets enterprise standards. The job is architecture first, backed by proven engineering depth.

You'll need to hold an application's entire shape in your head — from the mobile UI, through the API, down to the database and the cloud infrastructure underneath it. This is a full-stack role grounded in strong engineering fundamentals, with AI used as a multiplier only after the system is clearly defined.

Who We Are

As the United States' largest light industrial staffing company and a broad workforce solutions provider, our digital-enabled approach to staffing is rooted in a rich history of delivering high-quality, scalable workforce solutions to the organizations driving the American supply chain. Our colleagues are guided by our purpose of Championing People, Unlocking Potential, and they bring this to life every day as they help put hundreds of thousands of people to work at thousands of companies across the country. The foundation of our culture is built upon a bridge to better, offering our colleagues rewarding and growth-oriented experiences that positively impact the lives of others and businesses in innovative and meaningful ways.

What You'll Do

Architect & Specify

Design end-to-end system architectures spanning mobile (Flutter), web (React), backend (Java/Spring Boot or similar), and cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent)

Write detailed, unambiguous technical specifications that clearly define behavior, dependencies, edge cases, and system constraints

Decompose complex features into dependency-ordered tasks

Work across teams to ensure architectural alignment and anticipate downstream impacts

Build & Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain core frameworks, components, and services used across multiple applications

Contribute hands-on to implementation where needed, especially for critical or complex areas

Ensure all solutions are grounded in real-world production considerations including scalability, performance, and reliability

Develop highly scalable APIs and services using modern architecture patterns

Orchestrate & Generate

Use AI tools (Claude, Copilot, or similar) to assist in generating implementation once systems are clearly defined

Apply AI selectively as a multiplier while maintaining full ownership of system quality

Drive efficient development workflows that combine strong engineering fundamentals with AI-assisted acceleration

Validate & Ship

Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce engineering standards across all systems

Identify and resolve architectural gaps, edge cases, and system inconsistencies before production

Ensure enterprise-grade reliability through proper testing strategies, validation, and observability

Own production readiness, including performance, error handling, and system stability

Lead & Scale

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across teams

Partner with architects and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and best practices

Help onboard new technologies, patterns, and engineering practices across the organization

Act as a force multiplier, raising the quality and capability of the broader engineering team

What We're Looking For

5+ years of strong, hands-on software engineering experience with principal-level depth

Proven experience building production systems using Java, C#, Dart, JavaScript, or similar

Full-stack capability across frontend, backend, databases, and cloud infrastructure

Strong systems thinking — ability to design and reason end-to-end (UI API DB infrastructure)

Demonstrated experience building scalable, distributed systems in production environments

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to reason through real-world technical scenarios

Experience designing and developing APIs, microservices, and enterprise-level applications

Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, and modern engineering practices

Ability to clearly communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and solutions

Experience handling production issues, debugging complex systems, and addressing edge cases

Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives

Preferred

Experience with microservices architecture and service-oriented design

Experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms

Experience building highly scalable and distributed systems

Background in enterprise or platform engineering environments

Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Flutter, or similar)

Familiarity with AI tools (Claude, Copilot, etc.) as part of development workflows

Experience working in fast-paced, high-output engineering teams

What Success Looks Like

First 30 Days

Understand the existing systems, architecture, and engineering standards

Contribute to design discussions and begin working on features

Demonstrate strong system-level thinking and technical clarity

First 90 Days

Independently design and deliver full-stack features with architectural ownership

Write clear, structured specifications and ensure implementation aligns

Demonstrate strong judgment around scalability, reliability, and production readiness

First Year

Own major application modules or services end-to-end

Act as a technical leader and mentor across teams

Help evolve how AI is used within development without compromising engineering standards

Why This Role Is Different

Most roles that focus on AI overemphasize tools and underemphasize engineering fundamentals. In this role, strong traditional engineering comes first. AI is an amplifier—not a substitute.

We are looking for engineers who already understand how systems are built, scaled, and maintained in real production environments—and who can then use AI to accelerate development without sacrificing quality.

If you are a strong engineer who wants to operate at a higher level of leverage—designing systems, making architectural decisions, and using AI to increase speed while maintaining control—this role enables you to do exactly that.

Employbridge offers a competitive base salary plus monthly bonus potential! Additional benefits package for full time colleagues that includes:

High IQ / EQ Team

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting on the first of the month following hire date

Pet Insurance starting on the first of the month following hire date

8 Paid Holidays per year

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Wellness Program

Parental Leave

The anticipated annual base salary for this position in the US is $185,000 - $193,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Employbridge offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Vision, prescription drug benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, a wellness program, and incentive programs. We also offer a variety of career paths and encourage promotion from within.

EmployBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Remote, Full-Time, Permanent