Principal Software Engineer – Product Platforms

About the role

AlphaSense is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to own and evolve API‑first product platforms that power multiple product surfaces, integrations and AI‑driven workflows. You will work hands‑on while shaping technical direction across teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain high‑scale RESTful and GraphQL APIs used internally, by external customers and intelligent agents.
• Lead development of agentic workflows, including orchestration, state management and integration patterns.
• Drive API standards, design principles and best practices through reviews and mentorship.
• Partner with Product, Platform and SRE teams to ensure reliability, observability, security and scalability.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as a senior staff or principal engineer on backend systems.
• Proven track record delivering product platforms or shared services consumed by multiple teams.
• Strong hands‑on contribution mindset and ability to influence technical direction.

Required skills

• RESTful API development
• GraphQL design or production use
• System design, performance and reliability engineering
• API governance, versioning and backward compatibility

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a fast‑growing AI platform.
• Relocation support for individuals, couples and families.
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid office attendance.
• Private healthcare, gym, gaming room, parking, mobile plan, home internet and remote‑work equipment.