Principal Software Engineer (New York)

Summary: Seeking a seasoned Principal Software Engineer to lead the modernization of our proprietary research and data collection applications. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a transition from monolithic systems to microservices architecture, adaptation of AI tooling, and to provide strategic leadership while remaining actively involved in hands-on development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong full stack background, experience in modern cloud environments, and a passion for integrating AI features into scalable, secure applications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and making a tangible impact globally through investigative technology. Requirements7 to 10 years of full stack development experience with C#/.NET, JavaScript, React, and Python3 to 5 years of leadership experience- either driving a teams technical direction or leading a team Proven ability to design scalable, secure applications with cloud deployment (Azure preferred), containers, and DevOps practices Hands-on experience integrating AI/machine learning into production systems Strong leadership, mentoring, and code review skills Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred) Comfortable maintaining legacy C#/.NET systems while modernizing with newer stacks