Santiago, Chile Hybrid

Apply Digital is hiring a Principal Agentic Engineer (Front-end)

About the Role

Principal Agentic Engineer (Front-end)

Role Overview

This senior leadership position drives the technical vision for frontend systems in AI-enhanced digital platforms. You'll shape architecture, guide engineering teams, and bridge complex product objectives with executable software solutions. Success means delivering scalable, high-quality applications through a combination of hands-on development, mentorship, and strategic alignment across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve frontend architecture for AI-driven user experiences
  • Guide and develop frontend engineers through coaching and technical oversight
  • Partner with backend, design, and product teams to deliver cohesive, production-grade solutions
  • Design and manage teams of coding agents to meet implementation goals
  • Translate unclear or evolving business needs into functional, deployed software
  • Embed AI-assisted development practices into engineering workflows
  • Operate within a structured delivery framework using scrum and iterative sprints
  • Engage in retrospectives to refine processes and outcomes

Required Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in technical roles at Staff or Lead level
  • History of shipping production software from ambiguous starting points
  • Mastery of current frontend frameworks and their underlying systems
  • Familiarity with AI-powered development tools and methodologies
  • Experience building applications within cloud-connected environments
  • Strong communication skills for client-facing collaboration
  • Ability to lead and grow engineering teams effectively

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in cross-functional 'pod' team models
  • Background in agile delivery using scrum and sprint cycles

Technical Environment

Modern frontend frameworks, AI-integrated development platforms, and cloud-connected architectures form the foundation of our stack.

Work Environment

This role supports a hybrid model with office access in Santiago, Chile. Remote candidates are welcome, particularly those aligned with Pacific or Eastern Time zones. The team operates with flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration rhythms.

Culture & Values

We foster a respectful, inclusive community built on the principles of being smart, humble, active, positive, and excellent. Our 'One Team' philosophy encourages shared ownership, continuous learning, and mutual support. Regular retrospectives and iterative delivery promote both personal growth and project success.

Required Skills
ReactVueAngularModern frontend frameworksAI-assisted developmentCloud-connected architecturesProduction-ready software deliveryClient-facing communicationFrontend engineeringAgentic systems ReactVueAngularAI-assisted developmentCloud-connected architecturesFrontend frameworksProduction-ready software deliveryModern frontend developmentEngineering leadershipHybrid cloud environments
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Department Technology /
Category frontend
Posted 2 months ago