Principal Systems Architect & AI-Driven Platform Leader

Principal Engineer – Systems Architect & Technical Visionary Remote (US) or Austin, TX $230,000–$280,000 Base + Benefits This role is built for a Principal Engineer who thrives on shaping technical direction, solving hard problems at scale, and influencing the future of complex systems. It’s a chance to step into a pivotal leadership position where clarity, simplicity, and elegant design matter as much as raw technical firepower. The successful candidate will play a central role in modernizing commercial insurance distribution — architecting systems for long-term scalability, guiding multi-team initiatives, and delivering AI-driven solutions that reimagine industry workflows. Key Responsibilities Architect large-scale systems with a focus on modularity, scalability, and long-term flexibility. Lead multi-team initiatives, setting direction for products, platforms, and infrastructure. Drive innovation through AI-powered solutions, designed for a future MCP-driven world. Partner with Product, Design, and Data leadership to define robust solutions — often before problems are fully articulated. Create internal frameworks, libraries, and standards that accelerate development velocity. Champion technical excellence in security, observability, maintainability, and performance. Mentor senior and staff engineers, fostering both innovation and thoughtful engineering practices. Shape engineering strategy: evaluating build vs. buy, making technology choices, and guiding organizational planning. Ideal Profile 8+ years in software engineering, with a proven track record of leading complex, high-impact projects. Experience setting technical direction and influencing both product and infrastructure. Strong bias toward clarity, simplicity, and sustainable design. Skilled at balancing velocity with long-term architectural vision. Bonus: background in fintech or compliance-heavy industries, and interest in AI coding tools. The Offer Remote-first across the US, or Austin-based. Salary: $230k–$280k. Quarterly team colocation travel. This is an opportunity for an engineer who wants to do more than just build — it’s about defining technical vision, driving innovation, and leaving a lasting mark on how complex systems are architected. Certus Recruitment Group is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr