Principal Engineer

Job Description Job Description About Lantern Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com. About You: You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins. INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with. You have the GRIT , drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas. You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren't just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change. Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear. You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change. These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT , individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life. If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern. Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process. Lantern is looking for a Principal Engineer to join our fast-growing Member Experience team. In this role, you will lead the technical direction and ownership of our core member-facing platforms, including our web application, mobile app, and AI-driven chat features. You will be instrumental in architecting scalable solutions that enhance how our members interact with Lantern's services. Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days/wk in one of our offices: Dallas, TX (preferred) / Chicago/Evanston / New York / Washington, DC Current Tech Stack: Web Platform: Angular and TypeScript, with an emphasis on scalable front-end architecture, reusable components, and strong member experience. Mobile Platform: React Native for member-facing mobile experiences. Backend and APIs: .NET / C# services that power core member workflows and integrations. Styling and UI: Tailwind CSS and NativeWind for consistent, modern interface development. Cloud Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure for cloud services, hosting, integration, and operational support. Responsibilities: Platform Ownership: Lead the development and end-to-end ownership of member-facing web, mobile, and AI chatbot experiences. Architectural Leadership: Define and maintain technical standards for front-end architecture, shared patterns, performance, accessibility, and long-term maintainability. Cross-Platform Integration: Drive a pragmatic strategy for reusable business logic, design consistency, and seamless experiences across web and mobile platforms where it adds value. Backend and Cloud Collaboration: Partner closely with engineers working in .NET / C# and Microsoft Azure to deliver secure, reliable, observable, and scalable solutions. AI and Member Experience: Help shape AI-enabled chat and support capabilities that improve navigation, engagement, and service for Lantern members. Mentorship: Act as a technical pillar for the engineering organization by mentoring engineers, leading design reviews, and guiding complex implementation decisions. Requirements: Work Experience: Extensive years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with at least 2+ years operating at a Staff, Principal, or equivalent technical leadership level in product-focused environments. Front-End Expertise: Deep expertise in TypeScript, React, and modern front-end architecture, with the ability to operate effectively in environments that also include Angular. Mobile Expertise: Proven experience building and supporting production-grade applications using React Native. Backend and Cloud Fluency: Strong experience partnering with backend teams working in .NET / C# and building solutions that run on Microsoft Azure. Design Systems and UI: Hands-on familiarity with Tailwind CSS and/or NativeWind, reusable component patterns, and high-quality user experience implementation. Preferred Skills: Experience building or integrating AI / LLM-powered product features such as chat, guided workflows, copilots, or search-driven experiences. Domain and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Strong Candidates Will: Be Product-Minded: Understand the member and business impact behind technical decisions, not just the implementation details. Balance Strategy and Execution: Move comfortably between architecture, hands-on problem solving, and delivery support. Create Clarity: Bring structure to ambiguous problems, align stakeholders, and move important work forward with sound judgment. Lead with Ownership: Raise the bar for quality, collaboration, and engineering excellence across the team. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Life Insurance 401k with company match Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.