AI-Native Principal Engineer - Python (Remote)

CreateFuture; City of Edinburgh, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid/Remote options

Global office hubs

Job summary

CreateFuture is transforming software engineering by embedding AI-native practices across product development. As Principal Engineer, you will be a hands-on technical leader who champions AI-assisted development, mentors peers, and drives adoption of advanced tooling and workflows.

You’ll work across teams to embed AI-first methodologies, pairing sessions, code reviews, and innovative development patterns that accelerate delivery and improve quality.

Qualifications

• Hands-on coder and technical leader.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Shape and refine engineering discipline for AI age.
• Lead by example through hands-on coding with AI tools.
• Coach and mentor engineers on AI development practices.
• Drive adoption of AI-first methodologies across teams.
• Translate AI gains into product value for stakeholders.

Skills

Backend dev

AI tooling

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Code reviews

Pair programming

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Codex

Cline

Kiro

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Job description

CreateFuture is transforming software engineering by embedding AI-native practices across product development. As Principal Engineer, you will be a hands-on technical leader who champions AI-assisted development, mentors peers, and drives adoption of advanced tooling and workflows.

You’ll work across teams to embed AI-first methodologies, pairing sessions, code reviews, and innovative development patterns that accelerate delivery and improve quality.