Sr Principal Software Engineer, AI Security Platform
Chicago, IL On-site
$164,600–$288,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Software Engineer to support technical development of our AI-powered Code Security Scanner platform. This role will be responsible for ongoing development, architectural evolution, and long-term enhancement of the platform. The successful candidate must be equally comfortable designing user-facing applications, building automation, integrating AI services, and securing cloud-native solutions. As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
What you'll bring
- 15+ years of professional software engineering experience
- 5+ years in a lead, principal, or senior engineering role
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale applications in regulated environments
- Expert-level React development
- Modern SPA architecture
- REST APIs and authentication integrations
- Expert-level Python development
- API design and integration
- Automation and orchestration frameworks
- Test automation and quality engineering
- Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Agent-based workflows and automation frameworks