Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid)

<h3><strong><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://pages.8thlight.com/hubfs/Juan/New%20Careers%20Banner.svg" alt="" width="100%"></strong></h3> <h1><strong>Principal Engineer</strong></h1> <p><strong>Location</strong>: Waterloo, London, England, UK | <strong>Hybrid</strong> (1 day per week in office)</p> <hr> <h2><strong>Who We Are </strong></h2> <p>At 8th Light, we bring life to the best ideas.</p> <p>Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, we are a technology solutions consultancy that partners with organisations from early-stage startups to the world's largest companies.

We take on hard software challenges and turn them into durable results. We build agentic products, the platforms they run on, and the engineering and design at every layer.</p> <p>Our commitment to quality means we deliver solutions we’re truly proud of, while our curiosity sparks innovation and breakthrough thinking. 8th Lights thrive in an environment that champions continuous education, fueling our growth through mentorship and hands-on work.

We foster an open, collaborative culture grounded in honesty that builds trust, and believe true success is measured by the outcomes we create for our clients.</p> <p>If this kind of work and our kind of people energises you, you’ve found the right place. </p> <h2><strong>Who You Are</strong></h2> <p>You’ve shown long-term repeated success on a variety of projects, typically over the course of 10+ years.