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
2 open positions
Principal Engineer leading platform strategy, scalable software architecture, and AI/agentic systems across high-impact consulting engagements. The role combines hands-on technical leadership, client advising, team coaching, and delivery in a hybrid London setting.
Lead software engineer guiding complex client engagements from discovery through production, combining hands-on development, architecture leadership, team mentorship, and stakeholder management. The role spans modern software delivery, AI/ML systems, and technical consulting across varied technologies.