AI Principal Engineer

Nabla; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.300 - 78.800; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Nabla is looking for a Principal AI Engineer to join their Enterprise Productivity team in Madrid. In this role, you will harness AI to optimize workflows across various business functions and spearhead the development and deployment of innovative tools that enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software engineering and applied AI, with a focus on creating effective solutions. Strong communication skills and a knack for problem-solving in fast-paced settings are essential. Join us to transform how we work!

Formación

• Proven ability to design and deploy production systems.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies including LLMs.
• Ability to translate business problems into engineering solutions.

Responsabilidades

• Design and build AI-powered tools to improve productivity.
• Rapidly prototype and deploy AI solutions.
• Collaborate with global teams for end-to-end delivery.

Conocimientos

Software engineering

Machine learning

Applied AI

AI-powered tools

Production-grade systems

Cloud environments

System design

Scalability

Educación

7-10+ years of experience

Herramientas

Cloud platforms

Azure AI

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

We are looking for a Principal AI Engineer to join our Enterprise Productivity team, an agile, high-impact group building AI-driven solutions that transform how our company operates.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of AI, engineering, and business operations, partnering directly with teams across the company to identify inefficiencies, rapidly prototype solutions, and deploy scalable AI tools that drive measurable impact. You will operate globally, engage with diverse stakeholders, and tackle high-leverage problems that improve how we work every 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

What You’ll Do

• 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

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Core Skills

• 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-agentic 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

Problem-Solving & Mindset

• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and move quickly in 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 support multiple workstreams in parallel
• Strong experience in mentoring and guiding team members to make good decisions

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, workflow tools)
• Experience across Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem
• Experience implementing AI tools, GenAI services, building and orchestrating agentic AI workflows in real-world business processes
• Experience in forward-deployed, solutions engineering, or consulting-style roles
• Background in process optimization, automation, or digital transformation initiatives

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-edge tech: Build with the latest AI technologies and shape how they are applied internally
• Ownership: Drive projects end-to-end and see immediate adoption of your work

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Identifying and delivering high-impact AI use cases that reduce manual work and increase efficiency
• Shipping production-ready solutions in weeks, with strong adoption across teams
• Building scalable, reusable AI capabilities across the enterprise
• Acting as a trusted technical partner to both engineering and business stakeholders

Salary: €55,300–€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.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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 https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion