Remote
US
$173K–$240K
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Principal Architect (Engineer)
At Engine, we’re transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented — we’re here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That’s why we’re building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place.
To make this vision real, we’re looking for exceptional, mission-driven people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel.
More than 30,000 companies already rely on Engine to support over 1 million travelers and billions in annual bookings each year. Cash flow positive with rapid growth, we pair exclusive Engine-only rates, industry-leading rewards, and intelligent automation to help businesses save money while delivering world-class personalization and convenience.
Backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, and Permira, Engine has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing travel and fintech platforms in North America, with honors including the Deloitte Fast 500 and Built In’s Best Places to Work.
As a Principal Engineer at Engine, you will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our platform as we transition from monolithic applications to a distributed architecture. You’ll work across teams to define service boundaries, ensure system coherence, and guide the evolution of our platform while maintaining scalability, performance, and maintainability.
We’re looking for someone who brings deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong influence skills to help us scale our platform.
Important: We accept applications for this role on an ongoing basis. We review applications as they are received and encourage interested candidates to apply early.
Compensation
Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, total compensation may include equity and/or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.
The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation
We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:
Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more.
Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel?
Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let’s make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.
USD 174,845 - 242,000
Annually
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Mental Health Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Unlimited PTO
Paid Holidays
Sick Days
Flexible Schedule
Parental Leave
Adoption Leave
Caregiver Policy
401(k) / Retirement Plan
401(k) Match
Equity / Stock Options
Stock Options
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Performance Bonus
Pay Transparency
Commuter Benefits
Volunteer Time Off
Charity Matching
Team Events & Social Budget
Employee Recognition Awards
Employee Product Discount
Home Office Stipend
Learning & Development
Defined Career Pathways
Free Snacks & Drinks
