Principal Engineer

Lantern is looking for a Principal Engineer to join our fast-growing Member Experience team. In this role, you will lead the technical direction and ownership of our core member-facing platforms, including our web application, mobile app, and AI-driven chat features. You will be instrumental in architecting scalable solutions that enhance how our members interact with Lantern's services. Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days/wk in one of our offices: Dallas, TX (preferred) / Chicago/Evanston / New York / Washington, DC Current Tech Stack: Web Platform: Angular and TypeScript, with an emphasis on scalable front-end architecture, reusable components, and strong member experience. Mobile Platform: React Native for member-facing mobile experiences. Backend and APIs: .NET / C# services that power core member workflows and integrations. Styling and UI: Tailwind CSS and NativeWind for consistent, modern interface development. Cloud Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure for cloud services, hosting, integration, and operational support. Responsibilities: * Platform Ownership: Lead the development and end-to-end ownership of member-facing web, mobile, and AI chatbot experiences. * Architectural Leadership: Define and maintain technical standards for front-end architecture, shared patterns, performance, accessibility, and long-term maintainability. * Cross-Platform Integration: Drive a pragmatic strategy for reusable business logic, design consistency, and seamless experiences across web and mobile platforms where it adds value. * Backend and Cloud Collaboration: Partner closely with engineers working in .NET / C# and Microsoft Azure to deliver secure, reliable, observable, and scalable solutions. * AI and Member Experience: Help shape AI-enabled chat and support capabilities that improve navigation, engagement, and service for Lantern members. * Mentorship: Act as a technical pillar for the engineering organization by mentoring engineers, leading design reviews, and guiding complex implementation decisions.

Requirements: * Work Experience: Extensive years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with at least 2+ years operating at a Staff, Principal, or equivalent technical leadership level in product-focused environments. * Front-End Expertise: Deep expertise in TypeScript, React, and modern front-end architecture, with the ability to operate effectively in environments that also include Angular. * Mobile Expertise: Proven experience building and supporting production-grade applications using React Native. * Backend and Cloud Fluency: Strong experience partnering with backend teams working in .NET / C# and building solutions that run on Microsoft Azure. * Design Systems and UI: Hands-on familiarity with Tailwind CSS and/or NativeWind, reusable component patterns, and high-quality user experience implementation. * Preferred Skills: Experience building or integrating AI / LLM-powered product features such as chat, guided workflows, copilots, or search-driven experiences. * Domain and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders. * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Strong Candidates Will: * Be Product-Minded: Understand the member and business impact behind technical decisions, not just the implementation details. * Balance Strategy and Execution: Move comfortably between architecture, hands-on problem solving, and delivery support. * Create Clarity: Bring structure to ambiguous problems, align stakeholders, and move important work forward with sound judgment. * Lead with Ownership: Raise the bar for quality, collaboration, and engineering excellence across the team. Benefits * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability * Life Insurance * 401k with company match * Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave