Principal Software Engineer – AI-Powered ERP Platform

Principal Software Engineer – AI-Powered ERP Platform

Principal Software Engineer – AI-Powered ERP Platform

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Principal Software Engineer – AI-Powered ERP Platform

Full-Time | Hybrid – Heidelberg, Germany (3 Days Onsite)

Certus Recruitment Group is proud to be partnered with a high-growth, AI-driven software scale-up that is reimagining ERP for the modern enterprise. Backed by world-class investors and founded by global leaders in enterprise software, this innovative organisation is building next-gen, cloud-native, AI-first business applications used by companies around the world.

As they continue to scale, they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping their platform, building intelligent, end-to-end products and features that redefine how businesses operate.

The Role

The successful candidate will take a lead engineering role, working across multiple codebases and front-end environments to deliver cutting-edge software experiences. With AI and LLMs at the heart of their product strategy, this position offers the opportunity to push the boundaries of what ERP can do.

Key responsibilities include

• Designing, building, and delivering scalable features across the full tech stack
• Applying AI and LLM technologies to create intuitive, user-friendly functionality
• Rapidly developing and iterating on new product ideas driven by customer engagement
• Collaborating closely with a world-class engineering team in a fast-paced, agile setting
• Working with technologies such as TypeScript, Python, Rust, and more

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical foundations in modern languages and scalable architecture
• An interest in AI technologies and how they can drive better product outcomes
• A collaborative, high-ownership mindset and a desire to innovate
• Comfortable in dynamic, product-led, and entrepreneurial settings

What’s on Offer

• Exceptionally competitive benefits/equity package
• Flat structure, fast decisions, and real product ownership
• International team with offices across Germany, the US, UK, and Brazil

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-scaling business with global ambitions, working on a product that truly blends AI innovation with real-world impact.

Certus Recruitment Group is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Software Development, IT System Data Services, and IT System Custom Software Development

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