Principal Software Engineer (polyglot) - (remote)

Description:

• Dscout is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (polyglot) to help build and scale new AI-first products.
• The role involves leading the full tech stack and evolving engineering practices.
• The engineer will spend about 70% of their time supporting product teams and 30% on leadership tasks and platform improvements.
• Responsibilities include driving continuous process improvement, architectural evolution, and mentoring other engineers.
• The engineer will apply a DevOps mindset to enhance the Continuous Delivery pipeline and participate in security and compliance efforts.
• The position requires expertise in either Elixir or Python, with a strong desire to work across the stack.
• Working hours are expected to be from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM CT, with flexibility as needed.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 10+ years of experience as a software engineer, with some experience in Principal/Staff roles or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience with Elixir or Python is required.
• Strong experience in system architecture, including application design, databases, and DevOps/infrastructure design, is essential.
• A proven track record of leading, mentoring, and growing engineers is necessary.
• Some experience with AI-driven coding is preferred.
• Expertise in cloud-based SaaS architectures and evolutionary design is required.
• Candidates should be able to work across the full stack, with a focus on backend development and a strong understanding of frontend technologies.
• Familiarity with agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and data-driven decision-making is important.
• Experience collaborating with security/compliance teams and working with US-based companies is also required.

Benefits:

• Dscout offers a collaborative work environment that values technical quality and innovation.
• The company prioritizes learning, sharing, and building, fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture.
• Employees have the opportunity to shape product roadmaps and business strategies for leading brands.
• Dscout is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate based on various identities.
• The company utilizes AI tools to support parts of the hiring process while ensuring human judgment remains central to final hiring decisions.