[Hiring] Principal AI/Machine Learning Engineer @Skillsoft

Skillsoft; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal AI/Machine Learning Engineer to lead the charge in transforming learning through cutting-edge AI solutions. This role involves crafting intelligent systems that empower millions, designing generative AI solutions, and collaborating across teams to redefine eLearning. With a focus on technical innovation, you'll guide research and development of AI technologies while establishing best practices and standards. Join a global leader in eLearning and make a significant impact on the future of learning!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in AI/ML with a Master's preferred.
• Expertise in fine-tuning foundation models and API design.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical innovation as a hands-on Principal AI/ML engineer.
• Collaborate with teams to productize prototypes with proven accuracy.

Skills

AI/ML technologies

JavaScript

Python

Unit testing

API design

Data privacy

Prompt engineering

Education

Master's Degree

8+ years industry experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

MS Azure

Postgres RDS

Kafka

GitHub

Job description

Apr 27, 2025 - Skillsoft is hiring a remote Principal AI/Machine Learning Engineer. Location: Netherlands.

At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

Skillsoft is the global leader in eLearning. Trusted by the world's leading organizations, including 65% of the Fortune 500. Our 100,000+ courses, videos, and books are accessed over 100 million times every month, across more than 100 countries. We believe knowledge fuels innovation, which drives business growth. Join us to democratize learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

Are you ready to shape the future of learning through cutting-edge AI? As a Principal AI/Machine Learning Engineer at Skillsoft, you’ll innovate by crafting intelligent systems that empower millions worldwide. You will design generative AI solutions, pioneer agentic workflows, collaborate with teams to transform knowledge into growth catalysts, and help redefine eLearning for top organizations!

Responsibilities:

• Drive technical innovation as a hands-on Principal AI/ML engineer.
• Partner with product owners to define visionary AI features.
• Assess impacts of new AI capabilities through cross-functional collaboration.
• Guide teams to productize prototypes with proven accuracy.
• Lead research and development of AI/ML technologies, including evaluating foundational models and emerging advancements.
• Design impactful prototypes exploring new technologies and design patterns.
• Present research insights to inspire innovation across teams.
• Guide, design, and test agentic workflows and prompt engineering.
• Fine-tune models, validate efficacy with metrics, and ensure reliability.
• Evaluate and guide synthetic data generation for training and validation.
• Design scalable data pipelines for AI/ML training and inference.
• Oversee data analysis, curation, and preprocessing.
• Collaborate with external partners on AI development and integration.
• Establish AI design best practices and standards.
• Contribute to patentable AI innovations.
• Utilize generative AI to enhance productivity.

Environment, Tools & Technologies:

• Agile/Scrum, OS: Mac, Linux
• Languages: JavaScript, Node.js, Python
• Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, OpenAI, Anthropic
• Tools: Langchain, Langgraph, APIs (GraphQL, REST), Docker, Kubernetes
• Cloud: AWS, MS Azure, Sagemaker, NIMS
• Databases: Postgres RDS, Cassandra, Elasticsearch
• Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS
• Monitoring: Prometheus, ELK
• Version Control & IDE: GitHub, your preferred IDE

Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years industry experience (Master’s preferred)
• Experience with LLMs, fine-tuning foundation models
• Development experience with unit testing
• API, data model, service interaction design and documentation
• Knowledge of agentic AI, AI security, data privacy, synthetic data, model fine-tuning, prompt engineering

Attributes for Success:

• Proactive, independent, adaptable
• Collaborative team player
• Customer-focused with ownership mindset
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Mentoring and coaching abilities
• Passionate, curious, eager to learn new technologies

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. We enable organizations to unlock their potential through immersive content and personalized learning experiences, supporting millions of learners worldwide. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

We value partnerships with employment agencies but do not accept unsolicited resumes. We are an equal opportunity employer, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to legally protected categories.