AlphaSense - Principal Software Engineer - Product Platforms

• Extensive experience as a senior staff/principal-level software engineer working on applications and backend systems • Experience building product platforms or shared services consumed by multiple product teams • Proven track record of designing, building, and operating APIs at scale • Strong hands-on experience with RESTful APIs • Some experience with GraphQL (design, usage, or operating in production) • Deep understanding of system design, performance, reliability, and evolution over time • Strong bias toward hands-on contribution and ownership of real systems • Ability to influence technical direction across teams through credibility and execution • Experience building or enabling agentic or AI-driven workflows • Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar agent integration patterns • Experience working in large-scale, distributed systems environments • Exposure to API governance, versioning strategies, and backward compatibility at scale • Experience working closely with the platform and SRE teams • AlphaSense is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling AlphaSense’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. AlphaSense does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any other non-merit factor. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at AlphaSense, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. • In addition, it is the policy of AlphaSense to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works. • Recruiting Scams and Fraud • We at AlphaSense have been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating AlphaSense recruiters. These scams may involve fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment. Please note: • AlphaSense never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training. • All official communications will come from an @alpha-sense.com email address. • If you’re unsure about a job posting or recruiter, verify it on our Careers page. • If you believe you’ve been targeted by a scam or have any doubts regarding the authenticity of any job listing purportedly from or on behalf of AlphaSense please contact us. Your security and trust matter to us.