Principal AI Engineer

SQUER; Wien; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership & Responsibility

Training budget €5k

Leadership Academy

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

40h/year education time off

EU workations

Terrace and BBQ

Free lunch in office

MyClubs sports membership

Wiener Linien / Klimaticket

Massages

Referral bonuses

Corporate Benefits

JobRad

Annual offsite

Job summary

SQUER is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to plan and coordinate AI-enhanced development of digital initiatives for clients in Austria and beyond. You will lead architecture design and build state-of-the-art software systems, guiding teams in AI adoption and delivering robust solutions.

You will shape AI-driven SDLC implementations, work within agile SCRUM settings, and communicate openly as a team player and sparring partner, helping peers grow and improve.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI-powered tools and guiding teams in AI adoption.
• Hands-on software architecture in cloud-native environments.
• Competitive knowledge of frontend and backend development trends.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI-enhanced development for client projects and shape SQUER.
• Lead clients in AI adoption, map vision to a transformation roadmap.
• Support multiple teams by solving complex frontend and backend challenges.
• Introduce or improve AI usage in SDLC across client engineering teams.

Skills

AI architecture

Frontend & Backend

Cloud-native

Docker/Kubernetes

Java/Kotlin/Scala

JavaScript/TypeScript

LLM workflows

Team coaching

English & German

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

As Principal AI Engineer at SQUER it’s your job to plan and coordinate the AI-enhanced development of new digital initiatives for our clients and, by doing so, ensure project success. In the process, you will have the opportunity to lead the design of architectures as well as develop state-of-the-art software systems.

Your tasks

• driving solutionsin client projects and actively shaping SQUER with your knowledge.
• Lead our clients in theirAI adoption, develop their AI vision and target picture, and translate both into a concrete, prioritised transformation roadmap.
• You will support several teams by solving complex challenges of both frontend and backend development.
• You will be responsible for introducing or improving the AI-usage in the SDLC across the engineering teams of our clients and successfully deliver software solutions together.
• You can communicate openly and are a team player.
• You are actively involved in all phases of software development in an interdisciplinary manner and are happy to share your knowledge with your colleagues as a sparring partner and coach.
• You are an active member of mostly agile SCRUM teams and spread SQUER culturewith the aim of constant improvement.

Your qualifications

• Your experience and big-picture-thinking allows you to create solutions that generate a sustainable impact for our clients.
• You are a rolemodel in the usage of AI-powered tools (e.g., code assistants, LLM-based workflows) to amplify your productivity and quality and you are proficient in guiding teams in their AI adoption.
• You have several years of experiencewithin software architecture, cloud-native development and containerization (Docker or Kubernetes). You would like to deepen your knowledge in this field.
• You have solid knowledge of frontend and backend developmentand relevant trends within this area excite you.
• You have a hands‑on mentalityand are proficient in one or more programming languages in the Java ( \"Java\", Kotlin, Scala, Clojure, ...), Javascript ( \"Javascript\", Typescript) or cloud-native environment (Rust, Go, ...).
• You continuously improve the AI-adoption along the entire SDLC, resolve bottlenecks and feel passionate about enabling software teams in all their disciplines.
• Trainings and development of your skills are highly important to you. Moreover, you enjoy passing on acquired knowledge.
• You are fluent in English and German (written and spoken) in order to communicatein the best way possible with colleagues and partners.

Your Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working at SQUER:

• Ownership & Responsibility: at SQUER, we believe in empowering our team. In our flat hierarchies, your ideas and actions matter more than titles. Take the reins, make an impact and grow with us.
• Learn & Grow: Tap into a € 5.000 annual training budget to sharpen your skills and take advantage of our in-house Leadership Academy. Join and be part of our active tech community through meetups, hackathons and training sessions. Get up to 40h/year additional time off for your personal education.
• Exciting Challenges & Real Impact: Dive into diverse projects where your work truly makes a difference – for our clients and for SQUER.
• Flexibility for Performance: Benefit from hybrid work options, flexible hours, workations within the EU, and additional vacation days – giving you the freedom to perform at your best.
• Tailored Tools for Success: Choose your preferred hardware configuration to suit your working style.
• We Value You: Beyond perks and benefits, we offer a competitive annual salary to recognize your exceptional contributions.
• Be Part of a Thriving Team Culture: At SQUER, collaboration and connection are at the heart of what we do. Through open communication, shared successes, and meaningful team events – including our annual SQUER offsite – we cultivate a culture where everyone feels valued and inspired to grow together.
• A Perks-Packed Workplace: Work in a central office with a spacious terrace and BBQ, enjoy free lunch in the office, MyClubs sports membership, and either a free “Wiener Linien” ticket or a partial contribution to the “Klimaticket”. Plus, benefit from free massages, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, and JobRad. Annual employee presents and a monthly team breakfast add extra value to your work experience.

We believe in transparent and fair compensation. For this role, the annual gross salary ranges between € 95.000 and € 105.000 – the exact placement depends on the seniority level we assess together during the process.