babelstreet · Reston, VA, United States · Reston, Virginia, United States · Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">Babel Street is the trusted technology partner for the world’s most advanced identity intelligence and risk operations. We deliver advanced AI and data analytics solutions </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">providing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0"> unmatched, analysis-ready data regardless of language, proactive risk identification, 360-degree insights, high-speed automation, and seamless integration into existing systems. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">Babel Street</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0"> empower</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0"> government and commercial organizations to transform high-stakes identity and risk operations into a strategic advantage</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"725404ee-fdf0-4ab9-84d3-4e5e881c471f|34","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"ui-provider",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"ui-provider",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">The actionable insights we deliver safeguard lives and protect critical assets around the world</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">Babel Street is headquartered in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">Reston, Virginia</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">, with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">regional</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0"> offices in Boston, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">MA</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0"> and Cleveland, OH, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">international</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0"> offices in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, and the U.K. For more information, visit </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW87951667 BCX0" href="http://www.babelstreet.com/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW87951667 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">babelstreet.com</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87951667 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW87951667 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Role Summary</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":322,"335559739":322}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead Babel Street’s API and MCP platform strategy and delivery as we evolve toward an AI-native, agent-driven platform.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hands-on, senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and delivering API-first platform capabilities that enable both developers and AI agents to interact with Babel Street’s services. You will lead the design and implementation of semantic APIs, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations, and context-aware service patterns that power next-generation intelligence workflows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role requires a finger-on-keyboard engineer who can both define direction and deliver foundational systems. You will partner closely with AI, Data, and Platform teams to ensure Babel Street’s APIs and services are consistent, discoverable, scalable, and optimized for agentic workflows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will work in close partnership with the Architecture function to align on long-term technical direction, ensuring API and MCP platform decisions are consistent with the company’s broader architectural vision while maintaining a strong focus on execution and delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">This is a hybrid role working out of either our Reston, VA or Somerville, MA office. Full remote may be considered.</span