Principal Software Engineer - Product Platforms
AlphaSense is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of API-first product platforms that support various product interfaces, integrations, and agentic workflows. This role involves creating well-designed APIs with clear contracts and strong reliability guarantees, driven by actual product needs. The platforms developed will be utilized by internal product teams, external integrations, and AI agents.
The Principal Software Engineer will act as a technical owner, designing and evolving high-scale APIs, leading the development of agentic workflows, and driving API standards and best practices. Responsibilities include tackling complex cross-team problems, ensuring API reliability and scalability, identifying technical risks, and mentoring senior engineers to elevate technical standards.
Candidates should have extensive experience as a senior staff or principal-level software engineer, particularly in building product platforms or shared services consumed by multiple product teams. A proven track record in designing, building, and operating APIs at scale is essential, along with strong hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and some experience with GraphQL. A deep understanding of system design, performance, and reliability is also required.
AlphaSense offers a dynamic work environment with flexible arrangements, including weekly in-office meetings in Helsinki. Benefits include private healthcare services, upfront vacation days, access to gym and gaming rooms, free parking, mobile phone, lunch benefits, and support for remote work equipment. The company provides relocation support for single employees, couples, and families, and emphasizes career growth and training opportunities.
Joining AlphaSense means becoming part of a fast-growing company that values innovation and collaboration. The company fosters a culture that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, offering interesting career opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that shapes the future of AI and search.