Principal Platform AI Engineer / Developer - REMOTE

At CGS Business Solutions, we're dedicated to helping skilled IT and business professionals take the next meaningful step in their careers. Whether you're exploring project-based consulting roles or seeking a long-term position, we connect you with opportunities that align with your expertise, your goals, and your growth trajectory. Backed by deep industry insight and our proven TalentFlow™ Framework, we ensure every role we present is thoughtfully matched to your skills, passions, and career ambitions. If you're ready for a role that challenges you and moves your career forward, we're currently partnering with leading organizations to fill the following opportunity : Our client, an innovative and rapidly growing leader in the Military/DoD technology space, is seeking a highly capable Principal Platform AI Engineer / Developer to help design, build, and scale multiple company products in secure, fast-moving environment s. This role is ideal for a pragmatic, product-minded engineer with strong frontend, backend, mobile, and platform-building capabilities who thrives in startup or pre-product-market-fit settings. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating with ambiguity, adapting quickly to evolving product priorities, and actively leveraging modern AI-assisted development too ls. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute across customer-facing applications, internal systems, mobile products, and broader product ecosystems in a mission-driven organizat ion. Key Responsibil itiesFull Stack Product Develo pmentDesign, build, and maintain production-grade applications across:FrontendBackendMobileDevelop scalable systems using:PythonTypeScript / Node.jsReact or modern frontend frameworksBuild customer-facing platforms, internal workflow tools, and scalable product systemsDesign and maintain APIs, distributed systems, and product integra tions Mobile & Platform Engin eeringSupport Android/mobile development initiatives, including APK deploymentsContribute to broader SDK, API, plugin, or platform engineering effortsBuild systems for:Offline-capable environmentsEdge devicesMulti-platform deploymentsSupport evolving product ecosystems across multiple deployment channelsAI-Assisted Devel opmentUtilize modern AI coding tools such as:ClaudeCodexCopilotIntegrate AI-assisted workflows into development practicesRapidly adopt emerging technologies to improve execution and scala bility Security & Com plianceBuild systems with strong security-conscious development practicesOperate effectively within:CMMCCUI-sensitiveDefense-adjacentRegulated environmentsSupport compliance-driven product deve lopment Product Agility & Colla borationCollaborate closely with leadership, engineering, and product teamsOperate effectively in startup-like, rapidly evolving environmentsHelp shape product direction and technical solutionsContribute proactively beyond rigid ticket e xecution Required Quali fications6–10 years of professional software development experienceStrong experience with:PythonTypeScript / Node.jsReact or modern frontend technologiesStrong full stack product development experienceMobile development experience:AndroidAPK deploymentMulti-platform applicationsExperience with APIs, SDKs, plugin ecosystems, or broader platform developmentStartup, growth-stage, or pre-PMF product experienceStrong communication and collaboration skillsOwnership mindsetDemonstrated use of AI-assisted cod ing tools Preferred Qual ificationsExperience with:CMMCGCC HighSecure or regulated environmentsDefense or government systemsPrior Secret ClearanceExperience with:Offline-first systemsEdge computingSDK/platform architectureMulti-agent workflowsSecure coding and compliance experience CGS Business Solutions is a nationally recognized leader in IT staffing and consulting, delivering top-tier talent across Applications, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, and Engineering. As a multi-year INC 5000 winner and one of California's Best IT Recruitment Firms, we're known for combining boutique-level service with enterprise-gra de results. We're also proud to be named one of the Orange County Business Journal's Fastest Growing Companies, earning the distinction for five consecutive years as we continue to expand into new markets across the U.S. Companies trust CGS to attract, engage, and retain elite technology talent—giving them the advantage they need to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving digit al landscape