Principal Software Engineer (Cloud)
Company: Seven AI
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-05-06
About this role
*We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Cloud) to help define and build the technical foundation of our AI-native cybersecurity platform.*
*As a Principal Engineer, you will lead the design and development of highly scalable, intelligent systems that power the next generation of security operations. You will operate across the stack driving designs, shaping engineering strategy, leading complex technical initiatives from concept to production, and mentoring engineers across the organization. You’ll partner closely with engineering, product, design, AI, and security teams to solve deeply complex technical challenges while helping establish the standards, practices, and architecture that will scale with the company.*
*This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys building 0 1 systems, and wants to have outsized influence on both technology and engineering culture.*
Responsibilities:
- Lead designs of scalable, backend systems powering our AI-native cybersecurity platform.
- Drive complex technical initiatives from 0 1, including system design, technical strategy, implementation, and operationalization.
- Partner closely with product, AI, security, and platform teams to translate ambiguous business and customer problems into elegant technical solutions.
- Lead critical design discussions and provide technical leadership across multiple engineering domains and initiatives.
- Identify and proactively address technical risks, scalability bottlenecks, and operational challenges before they impact the business.
- Improve system observability, reliability, testing, deployment workflows, and operational excellence across the engineering organization.
- Help shape the engineering culture by promoting high standards for execution, craftsmanship, collaboration, and ownership.
- Mentor and develop engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and hands-on collaboration.
- Work effectively in a rapidly evolving environmen...