Consulting/Principal AI Engineer Hybrid in Raleigh, NC
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Principal Engineer to join our cross-functional team of data scientists and software engineers. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications using Python as the primary programming language. You will drive the design, development, and operationalization of scalable, robust solutions—working closely with data scientists and engineers to deliver high-impact features for our customers. This hands-on leadership role which also involves technical mentoring, architectural decision-making, and team guidance throughout the full application lifecycle. This position includes direct reports. Position is required to work in Raleigh, NC with a Hybrid schedule
Requirements
- Experience working with a modern Python codebase.
- Experience with AWS or similar cloud providers, including knowledge of IaC solutions.
- Understanding Software Engineering techniques and processes.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience.
- Experience with GenAI and agentic AI.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Azure Pipelines & Terraform is desirable, but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Researching the applicability of cutting-edge AI technology in our features. You will work across multiple technologies around a core including: Python, AWS (EKS, S3, RDS, Terraform, etc.), AI/ML/Data Science libraries (Google ADK, pandas, faiss, etc.)
- Developing reusable AI evaluation frameworks.
- Designing agentic AI systems.
- Delivering AI powered features.
- Creating performance- and cost-optimised services.
- Helping to build AWS platform infrastructure with Terraform, such as RDS instances or EKS clusters.
- Mentoring less senior developers on coding best practices (TDD with pytest, Pythonic code, etc.)
- Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of moderately complex system components.
- Participating in development processes, and code reviews.
- Operating in a Scrum based development environment while collaborating with stakeholders.
Benefits
- We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization.
- We offer an appealing working prospect for our people.
- With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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