Principal Software Engineer

Foundation Health
Orlando, FL
Job Description
Role Overview

The Principal Software Engineer will be the technical anchor for our brand new engineering hub in Orlando, working directly alongside our VP of Engineering and a 2x Founder CEO. The role involves owning architecture across multiple product areas, setting standards, and making technical decisions that decide the direction of the platform.

What You Will Do

The Principal Software Engineer will own platform architecture, design systems for growth, establish patterns for the wider engineering org, and define how to use AI in the product and engineering org. They will also shape the roadmap, work directly with product leadership, and drive cross-team initiatives.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has built complex systems from scratch, has strong engineering judgment, and genuine AI fluency. They should be able to get into the code and make technical decisions in business terms. The role offers significant equity, a seat at the table from day one, and real influence on the architecture, culture, and direction of the entire engineering org.

Requirements

  • Built complex systems from scratch
  • Strong engineering judgment
  • Genuine AI fluency
  • High agency

Benefits

  • Significant equity
  • Seat at the table from day one
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