8th Light
The Principal Software Engineer at 8th Light serves as a trusted expert and strategist, guiding ambiguous initiatives and architecting scalable solutions for clients ranging from early-stage startups to large enterprises. This role involves driving platform engineering, delivering production-grade AI and agentic systems, and advising on architecture, scalability, and platform evolution. The position requires deep technical expertise across multiple languages and frameworks, along with strong consulting acumen and leadership skills to mentor teams and influence executive decisions.
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
8th Light, a global tech solutions provider, empowers growing businesses and enterprises to build, scale, and optimize digital products to drive long-term success.
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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