Principal Engineer

About AiDASH

AiDASH is making critical infrastructure industries climate-resilient and sustainable with satellites and AI. Using our full-stack SaaS solutions, customers in electric, gas, water utilities, transportation, and construction are transforming asset inspection and maintenance - and complying with biodiversity net gain mandates and carbon capture goals. Our customers deliver ROI in their first year of deployment with reduced costs, improved reliability, and achieved sustainability goals. Learn more at www.aidash.com.

We are a Series C climate tech startup backed by leading investors (including National Grid Partners, G2 Venture Partners, Lightrock, BGV, Marubeni, among others), and by our customers-turned-advocates (Duke Energy & National Grid Partners, among others)! We have been recognized by Forbes two years in a row as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers”. We are also proud to be one of the few climate software companies in Time Magazine’s “America’s Top GreenTech Companies2024”.

Join us in creating a greener, cleaner, and safer planet from space!

The Role: 

AiDASH is looking for a seasoned Principal Engineer to lead the design and architecture roadmap for all the key product lines. Reporting directly into the Co-founder, and Chief Product & Technology Officer, as a Principal Engineer, you will demonstrate deep knowledge in application architecture and will act as a Technical Subject Matter Expert for both clients and the engineering teams.

You will assume the role of design and architectural authority across products, ensuring consistent designs and uniformity of development processes across product lines. One of the key focus areas will be to evaluate new technology trends, and create an ecosystem for the engineering organizationto leverage new emerging technologies. 

How you'll make an impact:

• Design and architect complex product offerings across all product lines, addressing architectural challenges and ensuring alignment with business needs 
• Define and drive the architectural vision and technical strategy, emphasizing scalability, security, and performance 
• Provide technical consultation across teams, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and high standards of engineering excellence 
• Optimize AWS infrastructure for cost-effective, reliable cloud operations 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize technological enhancements and drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and trends 
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, clients, and teams on technical matters, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals 
• Mentor and guide principal engineers, fostering technical growth and leadership 

What we're looking for:

• 10+ years of software development experience with expertise in SaaS architecture, including multi-tenant frameworks, Kubernetes, microservices, Java, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS 
• Proven track record of designing scalable cloud applications, driving enterprise-wide technology initiatives, and making informed technology trade-offs 
• Skilled in coding, developing POCs, and mentoring architects, with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies 
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, effectively working with clients and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and align decisions with business goals 
• Recent experience at a high-growth company,with a track record of driving meaningful outcomes for enterprise customers 
• Experience leading architecture or re-architecture initiatives and owning critical backend modules in recent roles 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of satellite-generated data and geo-spatial technologies 

What you'll love:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: 100% coverage for employees and 80% for their spouses and children 
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): 100% funded by AiDASH to cover medical deductibles 
• 401(k) Plan: Begin contributing after three months of employment to prepare for your future. Currently, no company match is offered 
• Parental Leave: Supportive parental leave with 16 weeks for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers 
• Generous Vacation Policy: Accrue 20 vacation days per year, plus enjoy your Birthday off! 

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, and we promote a work environment where everyone, from any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, can do their best work. 

We offer a competitive base pay range for this full-time position, which is between $200,000 and $250,000 per year. This range reflects the anticipated base salary for new hires. We strive to ensure our compensation packages are equitable and aligned with industry standards. Your recruiter can share more about compensation during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all candidates. Please let us know if you require any accommodation during the interview process, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.