AI Principal Engineer

Nielseniq-; Comunidad de Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Descripción de la vacante

NIQ is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to join the Enterprise Productivity team and lead AI-driven initiatives across global business functions. You will embed with finance, HR, operations, sales, and marketing, designing production-grade AI solutions and driving measurable impact.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, production deployment, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to scale AI across regions.

Formación

• 7–10+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or applied AI
• Strong experience designing and deploying production-grade systems in cloud environments
• Experience building and deploying AI/ML systems, ideally with LLMs or generative AI
• Experience in building, orchestrating, monitoring agentic/multi-agent AI workflows
• Ability to work across the stack (APIs, data pipelines, front-end interfaces when needed)
• Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures
• Solid system design skills with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security
• Knowledge of data engineering and analytics workflows
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with governance, security, and compliance considerations for enterprise AI

Responsabilidades

• Embed with business teams to deeply understand workflows, pain points, and opportunities for automation and optimization
• Design and build AI-powered tools that improve internal productivity across functions such as finance, HR, operations, sales, and marketing
• Rapidly prototype and iterate using modern AI/ML technologies (e.g., LLMs, Copilots, automation pipelines)
• Deploy solutions in production, ensuring reliability, usability, and measurable impact
• Bridge technical and non-technical teams, translating business problems into scalable engineering solutions
• Drive end-to-end delivery from problem discovery to implementation, rollout, and adoption
• Create reusable frameworks and platforms to accelerate future AI deployments across the organization
• Operate globally, collaborating with distributed teams and delivering solutions that scale across regions

Conocimientos

Years of experience 7–10+

Cloud production systems

AI/ML systems

LLMs / GenAI

Distributed systems

APIs & data pipelines

Herramientas

Azure AI

Microsoft Copilot

AI tooling orchestration

Descripción del empleo

• Compensation: EUR 55300 - EUR 78000 - yearly

Company Description

We are looking for aPrincipalAI Engineerto join our EnterpriseProductivity team, anagile, high-impact group building AI-driven solutions that transform howour companyoperates.

In this role, you will work at the intersection ofAI, engineering, and business operations,partnering directly with teams across the company toidentifyinefficiencies, rapidly prototypesolutions, and deploy scalable AI tools that drive measurable impact. You willoperateglobally,engage with diverse stakeholders, and tackle high-leverage problems that improve how we workevery day.

This is a fast-moving, hands-on role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to see their work adopted quickly at scale.

Job Description

WhatYou’llDo

Embed with business teamsto deeply understand workflows, pain points, andopportunities for automation and optimization

Design and build AI-powered toolsthat improve internal productivity across functionssuch as finance, HR, operations, sales, and marketing

Rapidly prototype and iterateusing modern AI/ML technologies (e.g., LLMs, Copilots,automation pipelines)

Deploy solutions in production, ensuring reliability, usability, and measurable impact

Bridge technical and non-technical teams, translating business problems into scalableengineering solutions

Drive end-to-end deliveryfrom problem discovery to implementation, rollout, andadoption

Create reusable frameworks and platformsto accelerate future AI deployments acrossthe organization

Operate globally, collaborating with distributed teams and delivering solutions that scaleacross regions

Qualifications

WhatWe’reLooking For

Core Skills

7–10+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or applied AI

Strong experience designing and deployingproduction-grade systemsin cloudenvironments

Experience building and deployingAI/ML systems, ideally with LLMs or generative AI

Experience in building, orchestrating,monitoringagentic/multi-agentic AI workflows

Ability to work across the stack (APIs, data pipelines, front-end interfaces when needed)

Deep understanding ofsystem design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures

Solid system design skills with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security

Knowledge ofdata engineeringandanalytics workflows

Experience working inglobal, cross-functional teams

Familiarity withgovernance, security, and compliance considerationsfor enterprise AI

Problem-Solving & Mindset

Proven ability tonavigate ambiguity and move quicklyin fast-paced environments

Strong product and user mindset focused on delivering practical, impactful solutions

Excellent communication skills; able to work directly with stakeholders across all levels

High ownership and bias for action, ability to supportmultipleworkstreams in parallel

String experience in mentoring and guiding team members to make good decisions

Nice to Have

Familiarity withenterprise systems(ERP, CRM, workflow tools)

Experience acrossAzure AI, Microsoft Copilot, and the broaderMicrosoft ecosystem

Experience implementing AI tools, GenAI services, building and orchestrating agentic AI workflowsin real-world business processes

Experience inforward-deployed, solutions engineering, or consulting-style roles

Background inprocess optimization, automation, or digital transformationinitiatives c

Additional Information

Why Join Us

High impact: Your work will directly improve how the company operates

Speed & autonomy: We are an agile team that ships quickly and iterates continuously

Broad exposure: Work across all business functions and geographies

Cutting-edgetech: Build with the latest AI technologies and shape how they are appliedinternally

Ownership: Drive projects end-to-end and see immediate adoption of your work

Success in This Role Looks Like

Identifyingand deliveringhigh-impact AI use casesthat reduce manual work and

increase efficiency

Shippingproduction-ready solutions in weeks, with strong adoption across teams

Buildingscalable, reusable AI capabilitiesacross the enterprise

Acting as atrusted technical partnerto both engineering and business stakeholders

Salary:55300– €78.800 gross per year. This role might also be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. We are committed to equal pay and pay transparency. Remuneration decisions are made using gender-neutral and objective criteria.

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit thehttps://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion