Office Location: Lower Manhattan, NY
About Accrete Accrete is a dual use AI software product company that sells into both government and private enterprise sectors. We create AI software, enabling our customers to make better decisions, faster. Accrete is on a mission to create AI so powerful it amplifies human reasoning and enables enterprises to grow in previously unimaginable ways. Prior to launching Accrete in 2017, Prashant Bhuyan, Accrete’s Founder and CEO, spent over a decade in high-frequency trading where he and a core team experimented with and developed AI technology that ultimately became the early underpinnings of Accrete.
To learn more about Accrete, please visit our website: https://www.accrete.ai/
About the Role We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team and help shape the technical direction of our AI Platform and Internal Knowledge Engine on the AI Platform Team. In this role, you'll provide pivotal technical leadership, mentor team members, and architect scalable solutions that power our products.
This role requires deep technical expertise and leadership skills, as well as a strategic mindset to drive innovation. This is an opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineers at all levels, contribute to meaningful technical decisions, and grow your impact as a technical leader. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and building software that makes a difference.
Our Tech Stack Frontend: React, TypeScript
Backend: Python, Node.js
Databases: MongoDB, Neo4J
Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
AI/ML: Custom models, LLMs
What You’ll Do Technical Leadership & Architecture: Lead architectural decisions and technical strategy for platform development
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams
Foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Collaborate cross-functionally with data, machine learning, and product to align the platform with business objectives
Share knowledge through code reviews, documentation, and mentoring
Platform Development: Build and enhance core platform capabilities that support our AI/ML features
Optimize infrastructure for performance, security, and reliability
Lead development of components and libraries that accelerate team productivity
Contribute hands-on to critical platform features
Ensure the platform is modular, maintainable, and can evolve with the latest advancements in AI technology
Innovation & Strategy: Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in AI and machine learning
Contribute to the strategic roadmap of the AI Platform, aligning it with Accrete AI’s long-term vision and goals
Identify and address potential bottlenecks, risks, and challenges in the platform, proactively seeking solutions
Collaboration & Growth: Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with user needs
Mentor engineers across the team, supporting their professional development
Foster an inclusive team culture where all voices are heard and valued
Help shape engineering practices and processes that scale with our team
Quality & Performance: Implement and advance best practices for software development
Monitor platform performance and reliability, driving improvements as needed to ensure high availability and scalability
Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards, particularly in the context of AI and data handling
Required Qualifications Strong software engineering fundamentals : You have deep experience building production systems and can navigate complex codebases with ease
Proven technical leadership : You've successfully led engineering teams and delivered significant technical projects from concept to production
Architecture experience : You've designed systems that scale and evolved them based on real-world usage
Growth mindset : You're excited about learning new technologies and helping others grow
Problem-solving mindset : You approach challenges thoughtfully and enjoy finding creative solutions
Strong communication : You can explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Collaborative leadership : You build consensus and inspire teams to achieve technical excellence
Continuous learner : You stay curious about emerging technologies and industry trends
Mentorship focus : You're passionate about helping others grow and succeed
Preferred Qualifications Background in building developer platforms or infrastructure
Previous experience in fast-growing teams or startups
Experience with AI/ML systems and integrations
Experience with our specific tech stack (though we're happy to help you learn)
Salary Range $200K - $245K
Range above includes base salary, there is no bonus for this role
Benefits Fortune 500 level core benefits package: health, dental, vision, Rx, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, & 401(k) Traditional & Roth
Unlimited PTO & all U.S. federal holidays off
Company events include happy hours, team bonding with bowling, tennis, and more
Our office is stocked with lunch & snacks – healthy, delicious, beverages, vitamins & more
We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still want to hear from you.
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