Principal Software Engineer
AntlerSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Posted February 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Antler backs the world's most ambitious founders from the very start.
Job Description
Antler is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and build AI-powered systems that automate high-value workflows across the firm. The role involves building systems that integrate diverse data sources, building the knowledge layer that makes AI actually useful, and shipping production systems that deliver real commercial outcomes.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, with significant time in senior or principal-level IC roles
- Experience building systems that integrate LLMs or AI capabilities into production applications
- Strong track record designing data pipelines, integrations, and backend systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid work environment
- Direct exposure to a global portfolio of 1,500+ startups
- Autonomy and trust
- Front-row seat to the early-stage startup ecosystem
