Principal Backend Engineer – Distributed Systems Leader

Encord, the universal data layer for AI, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our Foundations team in London. You will own the hardest architectural calls, design and lead major database and processing-system initiatives, and drive the platform to scale with data at the next tier.

You will mentor engineers, enforce reliability in production, and shape long-term strategy with autonomy. This on-site role aligns with our fast-growing, high-impact environment in the UK.