Senior Principal AI Engineer

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Senior Principal AI Engineer to design and optimize prompts for LLMs, collaborating with domain experts and end users to deliver software solutions across internal and external needs. The role focuses on scalable prompt frameworks, integration with development teams, and ongoing improvement through user feedback.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of AI/ML experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong Python/PyTorch tooling skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in AI/ML
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related fields required
• Master’s or PhD preferred for senior talent

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with domain experts to translate business needs into clear LLM prompts.
• Develop, test, and refine prompts for diverse use cases.
• Integrate LLM solutions into existing or new applications with software teams.
• Contribute to scalable prompt engineering framework across units.
• Gather user feedback to improve prompt effectiveness.
• Stay updated on LLM advancements and guide tool/platform choices.
• Document prompt engineering processes and outcomes.

Skills

Prompt engineering

LLM prompts design

Python programming

PyTorch

NLP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/AI/ML or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

OpenAI GPT models

Hugging Face

Python

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Principal AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and optimizing prompts for LLMs, collaborating with domain experts and end users to develop software solutions that address both internal and external needs. This position offers a great opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced technology and traditional industry, making a tangible impact on our business processes. Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our team members are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects.

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with domain experts to understand business needs and translate them into clear and effective LLM prompts.
• Develop, test, and refine prompts for a variety of use cases, ensuring high accuracy and relevance in generated outputs.
• Work closely with software developers to integrate LLM solutions into existing or new applications.
• Contribute to the development of a scalable framework for prompt engineering, promoting reuse and knowledge sharing across different business units.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing user feedback to continually improve prompt effectiveness.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in LLM technology and contribute to strategic decisions on tool and platform selection.
• Document prompt engineering processes, best practices, and use case outcomes to build a comprehensive knowledge base.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI Engineering, or related fields.

Eligibility:

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Cambridge, MA or Niskayuna, NY.
• Accelerated Immersion for Senior talent: Impact starts with a deep understanding of our core capabilities. For Cambridge, MA based resources, this position includes a required three-month (hybrid) onboarding residency at the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, NY. This immersive program allows our senior talent to establish a strong technical foundation, collaborate with our premier scientists and engineers, and align with our mission to lead the energy transition from the epicenter of our innovation hub. Travel, housing, and living stipend provided.

Preferred:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
• Experience with prompt engineering and familiarity with tools such as OpenAI’s GPT models, Hugging Face, etc.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages commonly used in AI/ML development.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and data processing libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Previous experience or internships involving NLP or machine learning projects.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Understanding of traditional industry operations and challenges.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 13, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, GE, in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. Ver / verde signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. Nova, from the Latin novus, nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com