Athene
The Principal Engineer role at Athene involves building the company's founding engineering team in Austin to develop technology that transforms the distribution and management of annuity and retirement products. This position provides hands-on technical leadership for a new platform, focusing on product rules, calculation services, and AI-enabled interfaces. The role requires designing critical software, guiding complex engineering decisions, and establishing reliable practices to ensure speed, quality, and accountability. With executive sponsorship and significant investment, the role offers the opportunity to build consequential technology while fostering innovation and ownership.
Headquarters
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2009
Live retirement with financial freedom that Athene's annuities, services & expertise can provide. Athene, the leading annuity provider that’s driven by your goals.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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