Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – AI & Automation
Location: SeaTac, WA
Duration: 8 Months
 
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer – AI & Automation to serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in AI-enabled full-stack development and automation. This is a hands-on role responsible for driving strategy, designing scalable solutions, and delivering high-quality software across modern engineering and low/no-code platforms.
The role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including guiding engineering teams, influencing technology direction, and delivering innovative AI-driven solutions that enhance business processes and user experiences.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead subject matter expert in AI, automation, and full-stack software engineering within an agile environment.
• Lead and coordinate technical delivery for a team of ~7 engineers, including setting direction, aligning priorities, and ensuring successful execution.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, secure, and maintainable end-to-end solutions, including:
  • Custom software applications and APIs
  • Cloud-based AI services (LLMs, cognitive services, AI platforms)
  • Low/no-code solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Drive best practices in software development, including clean code, TDD, CI/CD, code reviews, and system observability.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into AI-powered and automated solutions.
• Lead technical discussions, design sessions, and demos, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Influence and contribute to technology strategy for AI, automation, and modern engineering practices.
• Mentor engineers and promote adoption of emerging technologies, including AI/ML and automation tools.
• Advocate for responsible AI usage, governance, and sustainable automation practices across teams.

 
Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in full-stack development using object-oriented languages (e.g., C#, Java).
• Expertise in cloud technologies and distributed system architecture.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating engineering teams (7+ members).
• Hands-on experience delivering AI-enabled or automation solutions, including integration of AI/ML or LLM services.
• Experience with low/no-code platforms, preferably Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and code quality practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft technologies (.NET, .NET Core, Azure, MS SQL).
• Knowledge of Angular (v10+) or modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).
• Experience with AI/ML technologies, including LLMs, Azure OpenAI, or cognitive services.
• Exposure to test automation, SRE practices, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Experience mentoring engineers or enabling citizen developers in low-code environments.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 65.00/hr.