As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be one of the most senior technical leaders shaping the future of our AI-powered data ecosystem: from architecting the high-performance foundations of next-generation agentic data platforms to scaling our infrastructure for millions of users worldwide. Reporting to our SVP of Engineering, you will partner with product and engineering leadership to translate technical strategy into business impact. You’ll set the direction for a unified data platform designed for an AI-first future, guiding dozens of engineering teams to bridge the gap between raw data and actionable AI. This role blends high-level architectural influence with hands-on code contributions, building systems from conception through global scale that are both innovative and production-ready. You will tackle complex problems in data orchestration, low-latency processing, and developer velocity, delivering the foundational capabilities that will accelerate company-wide innovation and define our next chapter. PRIMARY DUTIES: * Architect complex systems and make critical technical decisions. * Solve challenging technical problems with innovative solutions. * Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence across teams. * Align technical strategies with business goals through cross-functional collaboration. * Contribute to technical roadmaps and strategic planning. * Evaluate new technologies and lead innovation initiatives. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * BS/BTech (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field required * 10+ years of production-level experience as an engineer building highly scalable systems * 6+ years of experience acting as a trusted technical decision-maker in a team setting, solving for short-term and long-term business value * 4+ years of experience working with SQL or other database querying languages on large multi-table data sets * Experience architecting, developing, and deploying large-scale distributed systems at scale * Experience with cloud technologies, e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP * Experience building continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines * Strong familiarity with server-side web technologies (eg: Java, Python, Scala, C#, C++, Go) PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES: * 10+ years of production-level experience as an engineer building highly scalable and reliable infrastructure * Strong background in architecting or implementing AI-driven features - with the ability to translate AI capabilities into scalable and performant products * Proven track record in end-to-end architecture and delivery - guiding large teams (50+ engineers) across multiple product areas from initial conception through maturity. * Ability to lead and mentor senior engineering talent, shaping architecture decisions and technical direction across multiple teams * Demonstrated success evaluating and adopting emerging technologies to drive company-wide technical strategies * Experience working with data ingestion systems and optimizing performance for handling large-scale data processing and analysis * Deep hands-on expertise with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), event streaming (Kafka), data processing (Databricks and Kafka), and large-scale database systems * Familiarity with  database replication, sharding and other techniques for scalability and high availability of databases * Experience engineering systems for scalability, high availability, and security — with a focus on sensitive or regulated data * Experience building observability platforms, performance monitoring, and optimization frameworks for large-scale systems and infrastructure. * Expertise in containerization/orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern CI/CD pipelines * Experience with health-tech systems (like Electronic Health Records, Clinical data, etc.) is desired PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required. Who We Are: Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place. What Does This Mean for You? At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission. In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members: Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year) Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program 401(k) with up to 4% match Stock options And much more! At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Privacy Policy: By applying for this job, you agree to Aledade's Applicant Privacy Policy available at  https://www.aledade.com/privacy-policy-applicants