Principal Software Engineer - Backend & AI Infra

1 day ago

Base Salary

$150k - $175k/yr

Responsibilities

Evolve and maintain CVector’s core backend platform and distributed production systems.
Build and operate time-series data systems, AI-assisted analytics, cloud infrastructure, and data ingestion pipelines.
Own complex systems and drive major technical migrations.
Shape platform architecture, reliability, scalability, and long-term technical direction.
Collaborate with product, modeling, and frontend engineers to embed intelligence into industrial energy workflows.

Have a decade or more of experience building and operating production backend systems.
Have built and maintained multiple generations of distributed systems.
Demonstrate strong architectural judgment and experience working across AI systems, databases, and distributed backend services.
Track current developments in agentic system design and be prepared to develop leading-edge systems.
Show substantial industry impact and ownership in a relevant technical domain.

Competitive compensation package with meaningful equity upside.
Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
Optional Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Unlimited PTO with a three-week minimum per year, plus additional sick days.
Top-of-the-line work equipment and IT setup, including high-performance laptops and a modern developer stack.
Unlimited access to AI agent systems and productivity tools.
On-site work in CVector’s New York City office four days per week.
Visa support for candidates currently based in the US, including employer-sponsored visa applications where applicable.

11-50 employees