Principal Full Stack Engineer

Steer

$120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in building complex web-based SaaS products.
  • Hands-on experience with AI and LLM integration, especially prompt engineering.
  • Proven experience deploying AI features and autonomous workflows in production environments.
  • Experience integrating AI tools into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
  • Ownership mindset with accountability for projects, tackling complex problems in fast-paced settings.
  • Exceptional communication skills for translating technical concepts into product outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Focus on improving core components of the Steer CRM for enhanced data processing and automation.
  • Design reusable full-stack components and services for scalability and performance.
  • Adapt quickly to changing business needs between integrations and infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with Product to address user pain points in architectural decisions.
  • Promote best practices in security, test automation, and maintainability through code reviews.
  • Influence CI/CD practices and design AI-integrated infrastructure for autonomous workflows.

Benefits

  • Equity options to share in the company's success.
  • Fully remote position within the US.
  • Comprehensive employer-paid medical insurance.
  • Flexible paid time off with a minimum of 15 days.
  • Options for FSA, HSA, and 401k.
  • Learning stipend and equipment for a top-notch home office.
  • Innovative workplace culture that encourages collaboration on cutting-edge AI technology.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're growing our world-class engineering team to usher our CRM platform into the next generation of software - and we're looking for a visionary Principal Full Stack Engineer to join our Core Platform Team

Most Lead roles at "Big Tech" companies involve maintaining a single microservice or acting as a small cog in a 100-person machine. At Steer, you aren't just a contributor; you are the architectof a platform aiming for 100% market dominance. This is a high-impact role for someone who doesn't just write great code, but who can see around corners, challenge conventions, and lead entire products from vision to launch.

We are actively refactoring our existing teams to be agentic-first - meaning our engineers don't just use AI as a tool, they architect systems around autonomous, AI-driven workflows. This is not a future initiative; it is how we build today.

What You'll Do
  • Technical Strategy & Ownership: Focus on the core components of the Steer CRM, specifically optimizing how we ingest and process data to revolutionize our automation tools.
  • Architectural Vision: Lead the design of reusable full-stack components and services that ensure our platform remains performant as we scale toward market dominance.
  • Adaptive Development: Pivot at a moment's notice based on evolving business needs, shifting focus between new integrations and core infrastructure to keep our ecosystem seamless.
  • Customer-Centric Engineering: Partner closely with Product to understand user pain points, ensuring every architectural decision adds tangible value to the auto repair shops we serve.
  • Code Excellence: Champion best practices in security, test automation, and maintainability. Conduct deep-dive code reviews that elevate the entire engineering organization.
  • Modern DevOps & Agentic Infrastructure: Influence our CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC practices. Design and maintain AI-integrated, agentic-ready infrastructure that enables autonomous workflows.


What You Have

Must Have:
  • 7+ years of professional experience building complex, web-based SaaS products.
  • AI & LLM Integration: Hands-on experience working with LLMs and prompt engineering. You use AI to bridge gaps and accelerate development.
  • AI in Production: Proven experience deploying AI-powered features and autonomous (agentic) workflows in production-grade infrastructure.
  • AI-Driven CI/CD: Hands-on experience integrating AI tooling into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., automated code review agents, AI-assisted testing, or agentic workflow orchestration).
  • Database Expertise: Proficiency with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases, including schema design and query optimization.
  • The "Owner" Mindset: A track record of taking full accountability for projects and a passion for solving "impossible" problems in fast-paced environments.
  • Exceptional Communication: The ability to translate complex technical concepts into product outcomes and collaborate effectively with leadership.

Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with our current stack: .NET, Node.js (TypeScript), and React.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Previous experience as a founding engineer or in an early-stage startup environment.
  • Experience building or integrating with Claude marketplace plugins (Anthropic ecosystem), including prompt chaining, tool use, or MCP integrations.


Interview Process
  1. Initial Screen - 30 min with Lead Recruiter
  2. Hiring Manager Interview - 60 min with the Head of Engineering & Product
  3. Technical Interview - 60 min with a Principal Engineer
  4. Collaborative Interview - 30 min with Technical Product Manager


What We Offer
  • Equity Options: Own a piece of the company's success.
  • 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in the US.
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance.
  • Flexible PTO: With a 15-day minimum.
  • FSA, HSA, and 401k options.
  • Learning Stipend & WFH Equipment: Everything you need for a world-class home office.
  • Innovative Culture: A seat at the table to influence the latest AI technology in a collaborative, agentic-first environment.

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