Principal Software Engineer

### Introduction to Demandbase Demandbase is the only pipeline AI platform that empowers GTM teams to automate growth at scale. With a unified view of data, insights, actions, and outcomes, B2B enterprises can seamlessly align and execute their account-based GTM strategies with confidence. Thousands of businesses trust Demandbase to maximize revenue, minimize waste, and consolidate their data and tech stacks – all in one platform. ### About the Role Demandbase is looking for a Principal Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and delivering scalable, high-impact systems. We are building the future of B2B go-to-market with AI, and we need a technical leader who owns architecture, guides system design, and builds innovative solutions that drive measurable customer outcomes. This is a high-influence, technical leadership role. ### Responsibilities - Lead technical direction and architecture across projects involving scalable microservices, distributed systems, and modern data platforms. - Lead architecture and implementation of high-impact initiatives such as the Next-Gen Orchestration Engine (NGOE) and MCP Gateway. - Integrate generative and agentic AI capabilities into the platform to drive customer outcomes. - Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to translate product vision into actionable technical roadmaps. - Maintain high standards for quality, security, system resiliency, performance, and operational efficiency. - Stay hands-on by participating in technical design reviews, code reviews, architectural planning, and incident retrospectives. - Champion modern engineering practices such as continuous delivery, test automation, and cloud-native deployment. - Mentor senior and staff engineers and contribute to the growth of engineering leadership within the team. - Represent the platform team in broader architectural discussions and technical forums. ### Qualifications - 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.