Principal AI Engineer: Lead Enterprise AI Solutions

Elsevier; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Pension Plan

Generous vacation entitlement

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Principal AI Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead technical execution for AI innovations within cross-functional teams. This role requires over 10 years of experience in software engineering and a strong grasp of AI systems, ensuring solutions are built to comply with architectural and data governance principles.

The successful candidate will take charge of designing reusable agentic AI patterns and mentor other engineers while driving innovative projects that enhance quality and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with AI expertise.
• Experience with enterprise AI integrations.
• Strong understanding of Agile and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Own technical execution from discovery to production.
• Design reusable AI patterns and ensure compliance.
• Mentor and elevate team members.

Skills

AI system design

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Python

Agile methodologies

Data governance

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

BS in Engineering or Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AI SDKs

SQL

Job description

Elsevier is seeking a Principal AI Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead technical execution for AI innovations within cross-functional teams. This role requires over 10 years of experience in software engineering and a strong grasp of AI systems, ensuring solutions are built to comply with architectural and data governance principles.

The successful candidate will take charge of designing reusable agentic AI patterns and mentor other engineers while driving innovative projects that enhance quality and reduce costs.