Principal AI Software Engineer (Agentic AI) | Monika Saleta | Remote Europe

Monika Saleta; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing AI technology company is seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer to lead the design of production-grade agentic AI systems and guide engineering teams. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in JavaScript/Node.js and Python, alongside a deep understanding of data storage technologies. Responsibilities include architecting scalable backend services and implementing AI solutions. This is a full-time remote position available for candidates in the EU.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience delivering production‑ready agentic AI systems.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in JavaScript / Node.js and Python.
• Deep understanding of data storage technologies.

Aufgaben

• Design and operate production‑grade agentic AI systems.
• Architect scalable backend services using Node.js and Python.
• Implement AI solutions using LLMs and embeddings.

Kenntnisse

JavaScript / Node.js

Python

AI orchestration workflows

Data storage technologies

API design

Mentoring engineers

Architectural thinking

Prompt engineering

Complex integrations

Jobbeschreibung

Principal AI Software Engineer (Agentic AI)

Remote, Europe (EU only). Full-time.

Overview

We are hiring a Principal AI Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of production‑grade agentic AI systems for a fast‑growing, product‑led technology company headquartered in Germany. This role is critical in shaping AI architecture, guiding engineering teams, and building intelligent systems that operate reliably at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate production‑grade agentic AI systems and complex AI workflows.
• Architect scalable backend services using Node.js and Python.
• Implement AI solutions using LLMs, embeddings, prompt engineering, and RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation).
• Design and integrate storage solutions including PostgreSQL, Redis, and vector databases.
• Lead integrations with complex APIs and third‑party services.
• Leverage and extend agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or custom equivalents.
• Work with workflow and automation platforms (n8n, Appmixer, Make.com, or similar).
• Define technical standards, review designs, and mentor senior and mid‑level engineers.
• Drive architecture decisions in a product‑led, fast‑scaling environment.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience delivering production‑ready agentic AI systems or complex AI orchestration workflows.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in JavaScript / Node.js and Python.
• Deep understanding of data storage technologies (PostgreSQL, Redis, vector databases).
• Experience with prompt engineering, embeddings, and RAG architectures.
• Solid understanding of API design and system integrations.
• Experience leading technical direction and mentoring engineers.
• Ability to operate independently in a senior, principal‑level role.
• Strong architectural thinking paired with hands‑on implementation skills.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with Pinecone, Weaviate, or similar vector databases.
• Familiarity with low‑code / workflow automation platforms.
• Background in scalable SaaS or AI‑first product companies.
• Exposure to cloud‑native architectures and distributed systems.
• Experience scaling AI systems under real commercial load.