Principal Software Engineer II

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Engineer to assume the role of Architect within our organization. This individual will provide strategic technical leadership for the design and evolution of our cloud-based SaaS platform, with a strong focus on the integration and application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The Principal Engineer will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define architectural standards, ensure platform scalability and security, and guide the adoption of emerging technologies to meet the company's long-term business objectives.

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• Establish and maintain the overall technical architecturefor the company's SaaS platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in a multi-tenant cloud environment.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and AI/ML teams to align business objectives with technical strategy and deliver innovative product capabilities.
• Lead architectural reviews, set engineering standards, and provide direction on system design and integration across multiple teams.
• Evaluate, recommend, and oversee the adoption of AI/ML frameworks and technologiesthat align with business and technical goals.
• Provide technical mentorship to senior engineers, promoting a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies to ensure the platform remains competitive, compliant, and innovative.
• Contribute to the resolution of complex technical challenges through direct engagement, including prototyping, architectural modeling, and code reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a principal engineer or architect-level role.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud-native architectures(AWS, Azure, or GCP) and large-scale SaaS product development.
• Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architectures, and API design.
• Proven experience with the deployment and operationalization of AI/ML technologieswithin SaaS environments.
• In-depth understanding of security, compliance, and multi-tenant SaaS best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively influence technical and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in driving cross-functional initiatives and delivering high-impact technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or integrating AI-driven SaaS applications(e.g., personalization, recommendation systems, natural language processing, or predictive analytics).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and system observability.
• Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS company or enterprise software environment.

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Headquartered in San Diego and with employees across the globe, Seismic is the global leader in sales
enablement
, backed by firms such as Permira, Ameriprise Financial, EDBI, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and T. Rowe Price. Seismic also expanded its team and product portfolio with the strategic acquisitions of SAVO, Percolate, Grapevine6, and Lessonly. Our board of directors is composed of several industry luminaries including John Thompson, former Chairman of the Board for Microsoft.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.