Invisible Technologies

Principal Backend Engineer (Forward Deployed)

Invisible Technologies · London - Hybrid; New York - Hybrid; San Francisco Bay Area - Hybrid

Posted about 3 months ago · $250,000 - $300,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Invisible Technologies's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
33% of Invisible Technologies's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Invisible Technologies
high
15 stale, 0 reposted of 15 open
Hiring momentum
18 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Invisible Technologies's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Invisible Technologies.

About this role

As a Principal Backend Engineer at Invisible, you will lead the design and implementation of AI-driven solutions that transform client workflows. This hybrid role combines elements of AI engineering, software development, and technical consulting, requiring you to engage directly with clients while managing projects from conception through deployment. You'll also mentor mid-level engineers and contribute to building internal resources to enhance team capabilities.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time spent building data, ML, or backend systems
  • Deep proficiency in Python with hands-on experience using Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, Pinecone, and related ecosystems
  • Skilled in full-stack and API-based deployment patterns, including Docker, FastAPI, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (GCP, AWS)
  • Experienced with workflow orchestration libraries, pub/sub systems (Kafka), and schema governance
  • Expertise in data governance and operations, including Unity Catalog and policy management, cluster/job orchestration, data contracts and quality enforcement, Delta/ETL pipelines, and replay processes
  • Strong product and system design instincts

What you get

  • Annual salary range for NY/SF: $250,000 - $300,000 USD; for London: £152,000 - £180,000 GBP
  • Bonuses and equity included in all full-time offers
  • Compensation adjusted to reflect local market conditions and cost of living
  • Fair and competitive pay structure that accounts for regional differences

Worth weighing

  • No specific immediate opening mentioned; this posting is for building a candidate pipeline
  • Role involves significant client interaction and the need for strong communication skills
  • Fast-paced environment with high expectations; not suitable for those seeking predictable routines

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Listed by Invisible Technologies on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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