Principal Software Engineer

Accrete is a dual use AI software product company that sells into both government and private enterprise sectors. We create AI software, enabling our customers to make better decisions, faster. Accrete is on a mission to create AI so powerful it amplifies human reasoning and enables enterprises to grow in previously unimaginable ways. Prior to launching Accrete in 2017, Prashant Bhuyan, Accrete’s Founder and CEO, spent over a decade in high-frequency trading where he and a core team experimented with and developed AI technology that ultimately became the early underpinnings of Accrete.

To learn more about Accrete, please visit our website: https://www.accrete.ai/

Job Overview: As a Principal Engineer on the AI Platform Team at Accrete AI, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and scaling our AI infrastructure. You will lead the development of robust, scalable, and high-performance AI Platform that supports our AI agent applications. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and ensure the reliability and scalability of our AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of Accrete AI’s AI platform, ensuring it meets the needs of our current and future AI products.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, machine learning engineers, and product managers to align the platform with business objectives.

Platform Development:

• Design and implement the core libraries within our AI Platform which supports the AI agents within Accrete’s products.
• Develop and optimize infrastructure for securely running AI agents.
• Ensure the platform is modular, maintainable, and can evolve with the latest advancements in AI technology.

Innovation and Strategy:

• Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in AI and machine learning.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap of the AI platform, aligning it with Accrete AI’s long-term vision and goals.
• Identify and address potential bottlenecks, risks, and challenges in the platform, proactively seeking solutions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure the platform meets user needs.
• Act as a subject matter expert, representing the AI platform team in meetings, technical discussions, and presentations.
• Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and collective problem-solving.

Quality and Performance:

• Implement best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Monitor platform performance and reliability, implementing improvements as needed to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards, particularly in the context of AI and data handling.

Qualifications:

Accrete values diverse experiences and we encourage applicants to apply even if you don’t meet all of the following criteria. While having all of the qualifications listed below can certainly make you a strong candidate, we acknowledge that great candidates aren’t defined simply by a list of skills. If you think you have other experiences that would make you a good match for this role, please apply!

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. PhD is a plus.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on building scalable platforms.
• 5+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data engineering.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• Experience working with language models is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data processing technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in software architecture, system design, and distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to mentor and inspire teams to achieve technical excellence.
• Adaptability and a passion for staying current with emerging technologies.

Salary Range: 180k-220k

Benefits:

• Fortune 500 level core benefits package: health, dental, vision, Rx, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, & 401(k) Traditional & Roth
• Unlimited PTO & all U.S. federal holidays off
• Company events include happy hours, team bonding with bowling, tennis, and more
• Our office is stocked with lunch & snacks – healthy, delicious, beverages, vitamins & more

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are an innovative and results-driven leader, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Accrete is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.