Principal Software Engineer (Backend) - Remote

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with 7–8 years of experience to lead the design and development of scalable full-stack products, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence using modern AI-powered development practices.

Company Details

SARAL is an InfluencerOS that helps eCommerce brands discover creators, automate outreach, manage influencer relationships, and measure campaign performance from a single platform. The company builds SaaS products for global brands with a strong focus on simplicity and execution. Website: [link removed]

Requirements

• 7–8 years of software engineering experience primarily with backend.

• Must be currently working in a product-based company.

• Experience in a B2B SaaS company is strongly preferred.

• Strong hands-on experience in both frontend and backend development.

• Proficiency in NodeJS, Typescript, and Python.

• Experience designing and building scalable web applications.

• Strong understanding of system design, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience using AI-powered developer tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar.

• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.

• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and collaborate across Product, Design, and Business teams.

• Strong ownership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Startup experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable full-stack applications.

• Lead architecture, technical design, and engineering best practices.

• Develop modern frontend applications using React.js.

• Build scalable backend services using Node.js and Python.

• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development to improve engineering productivity.

• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and career development.

• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Business teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

• Manage technical priorities, stakeholder expectations, and project delivery.

• Continuously improve application performance, reliability, and scalability.

Job Details

Job Setup: Remote

Interview Process

• Recruiter Screening

• Hiring Manager Discussion

• Technical Assessment

• System Design Interview

• Leadership & Stakeholder Interview

• Founder Interview

Important Note

ClanX is a recruitment partner, helping SARAL hire a Principal Software Engineer.

Highlights

Lead engineering for a fast-growing B2B SaaS platform, build AI-first full-stack products, mentor a high-performing team, and influence technical strategy.

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