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# Principal Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Harnham Inc.
- **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $280,000.0 - $350,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Infrastructure, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge-Based Systems, OpenAI, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Backend, Agentic-AI, Build Tools, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_79ac113bf4ca1c7cfd2fcbf6a8df83e2

## About the Role

* 8-12+ years of software engineering experience
 * Strong backend expertise in Python (Django or similar frameworks)
 * Experience building full-stack applications (React)
 * Deep understanding of system design and scalable architecture
 * Hands-on experience with AWS or cloud infrastructure
 * Exposure to LLMs, generative AI, or AI-driven systems, * Builder mindset: thrives in 0*1 or early-stage environments
 * Comfortable operating in lean teams with high ownership
 * Strong problem solver who can go deep technically and think strategically
 * Experience working with large datasets or knowledge systems
 * Bonus: exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or regulated data environments

## Description

* Build systems focused on user engagement, personalization, and growth
 * Develop data-driven insights into user behavior and interactions
 * Support monetization and targeting capabilities through intelligent systems
 * Work cross-functionally with product, design, and leadership teams
 * Collaborate with a distributed engineering team across time zones
 * Frontend: React
 * Cloud: AWS
 * AI/ML: OpenAI, LLMs, agentic systems