Principal Engineer - Generative AI & Multimodal Content Architecture

As a Principal Engineer (IC7+), you will: Solve complex architectural challenges to harness the power of LLMs and multimodal AI for scalable, enterprise‑grade content generation. Lead cross‑functional technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and product areas. Partner with enterprise customers to deeply understand their challenges and translate them into robust, high‑impact solutions. Mentor and guide engineers across the organization, raising the bar for technical excellence. Advocate for best‑in‑class engineering practices , ensuring security, scalability, and maintainability across the platform. Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership Define and evolve the architecture for AI‑driven, multimodal content personalization. Evaluate and integrate cutting‑edge AI technologies, optimizing for cost, latency, and output quality. Cross‑Company Impact Spearhead engineering initiatives that address critical business priorities. Translate complex enterprise customer requirements into practical, scalable solutions. Mentorship & Advocacy Coach engineers in AI/ML systems, distributed architectures, and multimodal generation pipelines. Champion engineering best practices — from code quality to CI/CD, observability, and security. Execution Excellence Contribute hands‑on to code and design when needed. Ensure solutions meet enterprise‑grade standards for security, reliability, and compliance. Qualifications 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a principal/staff‑level IC role. Proven experience architecting distributed systems, AI/ML platforms, or large‑scale SaaS applications. Strong background in cloud‑native architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern API design. Track record of influencing technical direction across multiple teams. Excellent communication skills for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Expertise in LLMs (prompt engineering, fine‑tuning, inference) and multimodal AI (text, image, video, audio). Impact & Outcomes In your first 3 months, you will: Shape the architecture for the next generation of AI‑driven, multimodal content solutions. Drive engineering excellence and raise the company‑wide technical bar. Deliver solutions that directly address critical enterprise customer needs. Mentor engineers into senior technical leadership roles. Benefits for Full‑time Employees Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for all employees Competitive salary and equity compensation Flexible PTO Parental LeaveHybrid schedule with company provided lunch when in office Opportunities for professional growth and development Work with a fast‑growing startup and be a part of an exciting journey Equality Opportunity Statement Typeface is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Diversity & Inclusion Statement At Typeface, we embrace everyone and believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We value diversity in all its forms and strive to cultivate a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co