Principal, Software Development Engineer

Waukegan Bank

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $206,400 usd - $3...
Flexible work (50% in-office quarterly)
Ai-native infrastructure
Distributed systems
Ai/ml analytics in production
Waukegan Bank is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of AI-native infrastructure tools. The role emphasizes both technical expertise in distributed systems and leadership in driving innovative solutions within a collaborative environment

Job Summary

  • Your mission is to evolve our infrastructure from "human-led" to "AI-led, human-governed," using your technical background to automate complex lifecycles and improve system resolution times.
  • As a Principal Software Engineer, focused around AI tooling and strategy, you will help define how our infrastructure is structured, analyzed, and automated using AI tools.
  • In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul.

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Waukegan Bank is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of AI-native infrastructure tools. The role emphasizes both technical expertise in distributed systems and leadership in driving innovative solutions within a collaborative environment.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $206,400 USD - $309,600 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $173,300 USD - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-native infrastructure
  • distributed systems
  • AI/ML analytics in production
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  • container orchestration
  • API-first approach

Nice-to-have

  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • courageous collaborators
  • people manager experience
  • positive attitude

Key Requirements

  • Extensive professional software engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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