Principal Software Engineer

Akoya is an API-based network backed by major financial institutions that creates a safer and more transparent way for people to safely send their personal financial data to third-party financial apps. If you are inspired and fascinated by innovative technology that solves complex, real-world problems, then join us as we transform how financial data is accessed and shared. Akoya offers a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and fun working environment and our team is comprised of diverse, creative, and driven professionals with expertise in the banking, securities, fintech, and data aggregation industries.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Come join us and be part of this exciting journey – for more information!

As a Principal Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of Akoya’s core frontend architecture, setting standards for code quality, performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Drive the evolution and modernization of existing frontend systems, ensuring legacy components remain reliable while guiding their transition toward more scalable, performant, and maintainable patterns.
• Partner closely with product managers, designers, and backend teams to define requirements, shape features, and deliver polished, high-quality user experiences.
• Debug and resolve complex production issues across the frontend stack, delivering reliable and resilient interfaces.
• Elevate the engineering organization via mentorship, architectural guidance, and code review, enabling teams to deliver at a high level.
• Champion frontend best practices—including performance optimization, component system design, and UX consistency—across the organization.

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Akoya values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or has not followed a traditional path, do not let that stop you from considering Akoya.

We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

• 10+ years of professional frontend engineering experience, building and maintaining production web applications at scale.
• Demonstrated experience designing large-scale, modular frontend systems (design systems, component libraries, multi-app architectures, microfront ends, etc.).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and web performance best practices.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects autonomously, drive architectural decisions, and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• A strong sense of customer empathy and a track record of delivering intuitive, high-quality user experiences.
• Experience collaborating deeply with product, design, and backend teams to define and deliver cross-functional initiatives.

• Experience with frontend build and performance tooling (Webpack, Vite, Babel).
• Background working with design systems or UI component libraries (e.g., Material UI), and partnering with design teams on UX strategy.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright).
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments, CI/CD pipelines, and production observability tools.
• Understanding of backend API design and integration patterns (REST, Graph
  
  QL).
• Experience operating within AWS or similar cloud environments.
• Experience with state management in React, such as React Context, custom hooks, or Redux/Redux Toolkit.

Akoya is an equal-opportunity employer.

This remote position is only available to individuals living in the greater Boston, MA, New York City, NY and Raleigh, NC areas. Candidates who do not live within these areas will not be considered for this role.

The actual base pay offered may take into account the candidate's work location, relevant education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Hiring Range:

$140,000 - $180,000 USD