Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer - AI & Platform ArchitectureKORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Principal Engineer - AI & Platform Architecture that is fully remote.We operate a large-scale, multi-tenant SaaS platform supporting thousands of enterprise customers across the United States. Our backend infrastructure - built on event-driven, serverless AWS architecture - powers critical operational workflows, real-time transaction processing, integrations, and customer lifecycle management at scale. Now, the organization is evolving toward intelligent automation and agentic AI systems: autonomous, tool-using services capable of reasoning over platform state, interacting with production systems, executing workflows, and learning from outcomes within established guardrails. This Principal Engineer will lead the design and implementation of these AI-driven systems while also shaping the broader architectural direction of the platform. This is a highly hands-on technical leadership role focused on production engineering, system design, AI orchestration, platform scalability, and operational reliability. This individual will establish the engineering patterns, architectural standards, and operational safeguards that enable AI-enabled automation to function safely and effectively in high-scale production environments.What You Will OwnAI Systems & Intelligent AutomationPlatform Architecture & System DesignTechnical LeadershipTechnical EnvironmentCloud & InfrastructureDevelopment StackAI & Workflow OrchestrationData & Integration SystemsFirst 12 MonthsMonths 1-3Months 4-6Months 7-9Months 10-12RequirementsRequired Qualifications8+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience in Staff, Principal, or Architect-level rolesDeep hands-on experience designing cloud-native distributed systems within AWS environmentsStrong background in serverless architecture, event-driven systems, and scalable backend servicesExperience leading platform modernization or monolith-to-services migration initiativesAbility to operate both strategically and hands-on within highly technical environmentsStrong software design, architecture documentation, and cross-functional communication skillsExperience mentoring engineers and driving technical alignment across teamsStrong understanding of observability, operational reliability, and scalable system designPreferred QualificationsExperience in large-scale SaaS, marketplace, fintech, automotive, or transaction-heavy platformsExperience with AI-enabled workflows, intelligent automation systems, or LLM orchestration frameworksFamiliarity with large-scale data pipelines, ETL systems, or data platform architectureExperience with identity/authentication platforms and enterprise security architectureExposure to browser automation or complex integration workflowsBenefits & Culture We are a fast-paced and collaborative technology organization focused on building scalable platforms that simplify operational complexity and improve customer outcomes. We offer:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageEmployer-sponsored disability and life insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time off and company holidaysHigh-impact technical ownership and architectural influenceOpportunity to shape next-generation AI-enabled platform capabilities at scaleCompensation depends on experience but is typically 220-250k ABOUT KORE1 Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies. Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.