8th Light
8th Light is an employee-owned software consultancy that provides product strategy, design, and engineering, with a focus on AI-enabled systems and platform modernization. It partners with enterprises in finance, education, retail, real estate, healthcare, and consumer markets through project-based engagements and embedded teams. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, it is privately held with additional offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, and Austin.
Open Positions at 8th Light
4 open positions
Principal Software Engineer serving as a trusted technical leader and consultant, driving platform engineering, scalable architecture, and production AI/agentic systems for diverse clients. This remote role combines hands-on delivery, strategic advising, team coaching, and client leadership.
Principal Software Engineer leading platform engineering, AI/agentic systems, and architecture-focused consulting engagements for diverse clients. The role combines hands-on technical leadership, strategic advising, team coaching, and delivery of scalable production software.
Lead Software Engineer at a remote-first technology consultancy, leading complex client engagements from discovery through production while guiding architecture, delivery, and teams. The role spans diverse software technologies, AI/ML-enabled systems, client leadership, mentoring, and technical direction.
Lead Software Engineer guiding complex consulting engagements from discovery through production, balancing architecture, delivery, and client needs. The role spans varied technologies and includes leading teams, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to AI/ML-enabled systems.