Principal AI Engineering Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Principal AI Engineering Lead to innovate and develop next-generation AI applications. This fully remote role involves spearheading AI system architecture, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive technical strategy and deliver cutting-edge multimodal AI solutions across products.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation

Significant equity participation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with modern LLM applications.
• Proven track record developing multi-agent AI systems.
• Strong proficiency in full-stack development with modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sophisticated multi-agent AI systems.
• Lead the design of scalable, production-ready AI infrastructure.
• Integrate cutting-edge large language models across multiple modalities.

Skills

Software Engineering

AI Orchestration Frameworks

Full-stack Development

AI System Development

Team Leadership

AI Integration

Remote Leadership

Tools

Python

TypeScript

JavaScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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We are seeking an exceptional Principal AI Engineering Lead to spearhead the development of next-generation AI applications across multiple products and initiatives. This senior role combines cutting-edge AI expertise with full-stack development and team leadership to build and scale multi-agent systems and multimodal AI capabilities that will define the future of intelligent software.

Key Responsibilities

Principal AI Engineering Lead
Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Principal AI Engineering Lead to spearhead the development of next-generation AI applications across multiple products and initiatives. This senior role combines cutting-edge AI expertise with full-stack development and team leadership to build and scale multi-agent systems and multimodal AI capabilities that will define the future of intelligent software.

Key Responsibilities

AI System Architecture & Development

• Design and implement sophisticated multi-agent AI systems that can reason, plan, and collaborate autonomously
• Build full-stack AI applications from concept to production, handling both backend orchestration and user-facing interfaces
• Architect workflow management systems that coordinate multiple AI agents with complex state management and task delegation

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Product Development

• Partner with product, design, and infrastructure teams across multiple product initiatives to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Drive technical decision-making and provide guidance on AI technology selection and architecture across diverse project portfolios
• Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple concurrent AI products and ensure alignment with business objectives

Technical Leadership & System Design

• Lead the design of scalable, production-ready AI infrastructure with emphasis on reliability and performance
• Implement advanced prompt engineering strategies and reasoning frameworks to optimize AI system performance
• Design persistent memory systems and context management for long-running AI workflows
• Establish best practices for AI system monitoring, debugging, and performance optimization

Multimodal AI Integration

• Integrate and orchestrate cutting-edge large language models across multiple modalities (text, speech, vision)
• Develop robust pipelines for speech recognition, document analysis, image processing, and content generation
• Design and implement intelligent tool selection and routing systems for optimal AI model utilization
  

Required Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong background in software engineering with experience building production applications
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with modern LLM applications and AI system development (since the emergence of practical LLM applications)
• Proven track record developing and deploying multi-agent AI systems or complex AI workflows
• Extensive experience with modern LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) and multimodal AI capabilities
• Expert-level skills in AI orchestration frameworks and workflow management tools
• Strong proficiency in full-stack development with modern frontend frameworks

Modern Development Practices

• Proficiency with AI-powered development tools and workflows (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and AI-specific services
• Knowledge of containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable deployment patterns for web and mobile
• Understanding of database systems, state management, and mobile-optimized architectures for AI applications

Leadership & Team Building

• Demonstrated experience building and leading technical teams from the ground up
• Proven ability to scale engineering organizations and establish technical culture
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional product initiatives
• Excellent English communication skills with ability to explain complex AI concepts to diverse audiences across different time zones
• Track record of recruiting, mentoring, and developing senior-level engineering talent
• Strong remote leadership experience with ability to build culture and drive results in distributed teams
  

Preferred Experience

• Deep familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows and cutting-edge developer tooling
• Knowledge of mobile-specific AI frameworks and performance optimization techniques
• Experience with real-time AI systems and streaming interfaces across web and mobile platforms
• Background in enterprise AI deployment, monitoring, and governance
• Knowledge of advanced RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
• Experience with edge deployment and model optimization techniques
• Open-source contributions or published research in AI/ML
• Experience with AI safety, alignment, and responsible AI practices
• Proven track record of success in remote work environments and distributed team collaboration
  

Technical Skills

• Languages: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Swift/Kotlin (for native mobile), with adaptability to emerging AI-focused languages
• AI/ML: OpenAI GPT models, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, custom model integration
• Frontend & Mobile: React, React Native, Flutter, modern JavaScript frameworks, real-time UI frameworks
• Mobile Development: iOS/Android native development, cross-platform frameworks, mobile AI optimization
• Cloud: AWS/GCP/Azure AI services, serverless architectures, managed AI platforms, mobile backend services
• Data: Vector databases, traditional databases, caching systems, mobile-optimized data sync
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, mobile CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and observability tools
• AI Development Tools: Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and other AI-powered development environments
  

What You'll Build

You'll architect and develop intelligent systems across multiple product lines while building the team that will shape the future of AI applications:

• Multi-agent workflows that can break down complex problems and collaborate to find solutions across web and mobile platforms
• Multimodal AI applications that seamlessly work with text, speech, images, and documents on any device
• Intuitive user interfaces that make powerful AI capabilities accessible and transparent across web and mobile experiences
• Scalable infrastructure that supports enterprise-grade AI workloads across multiple products and platforms
• Mobile-first AI experiences that leverage device capabilities while maintaining performance and battery efficiency
• A world-class engineering team capable of delivering cutting-edge AI solutions at scale
  

Work Arrangement & Compensation

This is a fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere.

We offer both permanent employment and contract arrangements to accommodate different preferences and circumstances. Both options come with competitive compensation structures tailored to the role's seniority and impact.

Option for significant equity participation with meaningful ownership in the company's success.

Why This Role Matters

Join us at the forefront of AI innovation, where you'll shape the future of intelligent applications across multiple product initiatives. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies while building and leading the team that will define the next generation of AI-powered products. You'll have the autonomy to drive technical strategy, build from the ground up, and create lasting impact at scale.