AI-Native Principal Engineer — Python & AI Tools (Remote)

CreateFuture; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Create Future is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead AI-native software initiatives. You will champion AI-assisted development, mentor engineers, and code hands-on while guiding teams toward scalable, production-ready systems.

You will work across platforms using .NET, Java, or Python, and you’ll master AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Codex to push the craft of software engineering forward. Join us to shape the future of AI-powered software.

Qualifications

• Hands-on coder with leadership experience in software teams.
• Production software in .NET, Java or Python.
• Deep experience with AI-assisted development practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape engineering practices for the AI age.
• Mentor engineers and lead by example.
• Champion AI-first development and translate gains to product value.

Skills

Technical leadership

Backend development

AI tool expertise

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Codex

Cline

Kiro

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Job description

Create Future is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead AI-native software initiatives. You will champion AI-assisted development, mentor engineers, and code hands-on while guiding teams toward scalable, production-ready systems.

You will work across platforms using .NET, Java, or Python, and you’ll master AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Codex to push the craft of software engineering forward. Join us to shape the future of AI-powered software.