Principal Software Engineer (AI & Data Products)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Software Engineer (AI & Data Products) based in Canada (Remote). As a Principal Software Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical leadership in designing and building scalable software, data, and AI-powered products supporting critical clinical research workflows. You will drive architectural strategy across product lines, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with long-term business objectives. Working at the intersection of software engineering, data architecture, and artificial intelligence, you will lead the development of intelligent document processing, information extraction pipelines, and agentic AI applications. You will collaborate with Product, Data Science, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to deliver high-impact technical initiatives and establish reusable engineering practices. In addition to solving complex architectural challenges, you will mentor senior engineers and influence technical decisions across the organization. This role offers an opportunity to advance healthcare innovation through robust, production-ready AI and data solutions.