principal engineerdistributed systemsevent streamingasync messagingKafkaPub/SubLLMagentic systemsTypeScriptGolangCI/CDcontainerizationcloud infrastructurementorshiparchitectureprogrammaticAdTech
Key details
Salary
$200K – $230K
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Principal
Years experience
10+
Location
New York, US
Full job description
Kargo is hiring a Principal Engineer to lead technical direction and architecture for Workflow, Self-Service Agentic Ad Buying, and Creative Hub platforms. The role requires 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years at a senior IC level, with expertise in distributed systems, event streaming, async messaging (Kafka, Pub/Sub), and building LLM-backed or agentic systems. The candidate must have expert proficiency in TypeScript and/or Golang, strong skills in CI/CD, containerization, cloud infrastructure, and production debugging. Responsibilities include setting architecture, providing design review, making high-impact decisions, mentoring senior engineers, and collaborating with leadership to align technical and business strategies. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. AdTech or programmatic experience is a plus. The position is full-time, based in New York, NY, with a salary range of $200,000 to $230,000 USD plus variable compensation.
What you'll do
Set and socialize target architecture across Workflow, Self-Service Agentic Ad Buying, and Creative Hub
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