As a Principal Full Stack Engineer, you will shape the architecture of the Atlas AI platform, build user-friendly interfaces, mentor engineers, and implement AI capabilities across product offerings.
About Cognite
Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging AI and data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge offerings including Cognite Atlas AI, an industrial agent workbench, and the Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year. In the realm of industrial digital transformation, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma and other Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.
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Our values
Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.
Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success.
Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation. We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless), facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
The Role
We are looking for a visionary Principal Full Stack Engineer to join the Atlas AI team. Your work will be central to scaling out AI capabilities throughout our entire product suite, integrating intelligent agents into Cognite's core offerings. You'll help guide the architecture and development of the applications and services that bring these agents to life.
Responsibilities
- Shape the architecture by guiding the long-term technical vision for the Atlas AI platform and influencing key decisions that define its future
- Build a world-class user experience by creating intuitive interfaces that transform complex industrial knowledge into clear and actionable visuals
- Evaluate and implement AI by testing and benchmarking Large Language Models to choose the best tools for solving industrial challenges
- Mentor and elevate the team by supporting both senior and junior engineers and fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and growth
- Champion best practices by driving high standards in code quality, testing, deployment, and operations in a multi-cloud environment
Who You Are
- You have a mastery of computer science fundamentals and a proven track record of designing and building complex, scalable, and resilient systems.
- You possess authoritative expertise in our primary frontend stack: TypeScript and React. While experience with frameworks like Angular or Vue is valuable, deep React knowledge is key.
- You have extensive, hands-on experience with backend languages, particularly Python, which powers much of our backend. Experience with other languages like Kotlin, Java, or Rust is a significant plus.
- You have deep, practical experience designing and operating large-scale systems in a multi-cloud environment (AWS, GCP, and Azure) using technologies like Kubernetes.
- You have a profound interest in applied AI, including working with multiple LLMs, and are excited to build products that leverage the latest advancements in the field.
- You have a proven history of mentoring engineers and leading large, impactful technical projects.
- You excel at communicating complex technical ideas to diverse audiences and thrive in a collaborative, English-speaking environment.
Bonus Points
- Experience building applications on top of AI/ML models or large language models (LLMs).
- Knowledge of GraphQL or graph databases.
- A demonstrated history of presenting at conferences or meetups.
- Prior experience in industrial software, IoT, or large-scale data visualization.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter
* Competitive compensation
* 401(k) with employer matching
* Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents
* Unlimited PTO
* Paid Parental Leave Program
* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
* Employee Referral Program
* Join a team of 60+ different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝.
* A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more
* Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
* Join our HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.
* Paid mobile phone and WiFI
Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀
* Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world.
* We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day.
* Cognite Earns 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award; Recognized as a Global Leader in Energy & Resources and Industrials & Manufacturing
* Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader!
* Built In 2024 Best Places to Work in Austin, TX and Houston, TX
* Cognite Recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year
* Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins 🥇
Apply today!
If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.
We encourage you to follow us on Cognite LinkedIn; we post all our openings there.
Equal Opportunity
Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment; everyone we hire will receive the same level of consideration for training, compensation, and promotion.
We ask for gender as part of our application because we want to ensure equal assessment in the recruitment process. Your answer will help us reach this commitment! However, the question about gender is optional and your choice not to answer will not affect the assessment of your application in any way.
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
GCP
Java
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Python
React
Rust
Typescript
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