Principal Engineer - Systems Architect & Technical Visionary

Role: Principal Engineer -- Systems Architect & Technical Visionary Employment Type: Full-time, Remote (US-based, Austin HQ) Compensation: $230k – $280k base + competitive equity Visa: Not available Company Overview QuoteWell is a tech-driven wholesale insurance broker leveraging AI, cloud-native development, and automation to modernize commercial insurance distribution. Backed by NEA, Goldcrest, and Floating Point , QuoteWell has raised $15M+ . HQ in Austin, TX; remote-first culture with quarterly co-location. Role Summary The Principal Engineer will act as a technical visionary and systems architect , driving large-scale technical initiatives, shaping product and platform direction, and mentoring engineers. This role requires deep technical experience (10+ years) , architectural leadership, and comfort working across AI, fintech, and compliance-heavy domains . Key Responsibilities Architect complex, scalable systems across the TypeScript (React + Node) stack Lead multi-team technical initiatives , defining product and infra direction Deliver AI-driven agentic solutions aligned with future MCP-driven models Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Data leaders Establish shared frameworks, libraries, and standards to boost velocity Drive technical excellence (security, observability, performance, maintainability) Mentor senior and staff engineers, building culture of bold, thoughtful innovation Influence engineering strategy, technology choices, build vs. buy, and hiring Ideal Candidate Profile 10+ years in software engineering (hands-on & architectural experience) Proven record leading large, complex technical projects Expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js, cloud-native development Strong system design and abstraction skills Background in fintech, insurance tech, or compliance-heavy industries preferred Interest in AI coding tools, LLMs, ML-driven systems Comfortable with remote-first, fast-paced, startup environment Culture & Work Style Remote-first (quarterly co-location, Austin office optional) Sustainable pace (8–5/9–5, family-friendly flexibility) Low-ego, collaborative leadership Prioritizes progress over perfection Rewards above-and-beyond contributions with off-cycle raises #J-18808-Ljbffr Amadeus Search