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 Type Script, 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 Native Wind 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 Type Script, 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 Native Wind, 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