[Hiring] Principal Software Engineer @Two Six Technologies

Role Description

We’re looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join one of our cross-functional development teams here at Two Six Technologies. Our teams are building capabilities to identify, plan, and deliver effects in the information operations space, aiming to provide a complete end-to-end solution to customers wishing to detect, analyze, and respond to events in real time.

As a Principal Software Engineer , you will be a senior member of the engineering team who are building and supporting tools to enable customers to identify desired end states and select the best combination of actions to achieve it. You will design and build applications and workflows using Python, leveraging technologies including:

• LangChain
• LangGraph
• Elasticsearch
• Postgres
• Kubernetes
• Docker

We are consistently evolving our systems to use the latest cloud computing technologies within AWS, and you will help guide and build that evolution.

As part of the engineering team, you will work closely with data scientists and product managers, striving to:

• Solve problems collaboratively
• Innovate
• Respond to feedback
• Find creative solutions to challenging problems with cutting-edge technology

Position Duties:

• Design and implement solutions in Python using the full suite of AWS cloud computing capabilities
• Develop and iterate on AI and LLM-based workflows to reduce overhead and time for customers to achieve their required outcomes
• Operate in a collaborative, agile environment with a focus on taking action and enabling team success
• Create proofs-of-concept, prototypes, and other solutions to quickly test ideas and enable data analysis, as well as design and build production solutions
• Provide direction and guidance in the strategic maturation of existing infrastructure
• Help us achieve and maintain compliance with information security best practices
• Engage with peers across the company to review and help ensure our team delivers maintainable and extensible solutions
• Share your knowledge with, and learn from your colleagues in all parts of the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 10+ years in professional software engineering, with at least 5+ years in backend development. In lieu of degree, comparable experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience writing production level Python APIs and applications
• Demonstrated success and experience with architectural design and documentation of complex systems
• 2 years experience developing containerized applications using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Practical experience designing, deploying, and tuning production systems built using AWS cloud computing technologies
• Proficiency developing and using APIs, microservices, asynchronous tasks, ORMs, and task queues
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience tuning and troubleshooting Linux based systems
• Proficiency with unit testing, integration testing, and functional testing
• Enthusiasm for Scrum and Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of which tools are currently best practice for a given problem, but also the ability to think of solutions beyond those
• Ability to work in a fully remote team with a diverse set of skills and life experiences
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing at all levels of technical expertise, including to non-technical colleagues
• Ability to creatively solve problems and learn quickly and independently

Requirements

• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, or other LLM frameworks
• Experience with Elasticsearch
• Previous experience evolving solutions from a proof of concept to scalable production quality solution
• Previous experience mentoring engineers in code structure and software engineering practices

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Tuition assistance and professional development

Company Description

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range: $173,000 — $200,000 USD