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Ai Principal Engineer - Product Innovation
Job summary
A global software company is seeking an AI Principal Engineer to architect scalable solutions for enhancing ERP workflows. This role involves collaborating across teams, mentoring engineers, and integrating AI research into practical applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AI/ML engineering, particularly with LLMs, and experience in cloud platforms. A culture of empowerment and significant investments in growth provide a unique work environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in AI / ML engineering, particularly in LLMs.
- Strong background in cloud platforms including Azure and AWS.
- Hands-on skills in Python and related frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Responsibilities
- Architecting and delivering scalable AI solutions for ERP workflows.
- Leading proof-of-concept initiatives through to production.
- Collaborating with teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of innovation.
Skills
Tools
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an AI Principal Engineer in the UK, EU or SA offering a flexible remote‑working opportunity.
This is a unique chance to join a global ERP software business at a crucial stage in its journey, following its recent acquisition by a leading international private equity investor.
The company is poised for accelerated growth, innovation, and global expansion.
Architecting and delivering scalable AI solutions that enhance ERP workflows.
Leading proof‑of‑concepts through to production, ensuring adoption and measurable business impact.
Collaborating with product, engineering, and customer teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Integrating emerging AI research into practical enterprise applications.
Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
Representing the business in workshops, demos, and industry forums, showcasing AI leadership.
Experience using Python or C and tools such as N8N to author and monitor workflows.
Familiarity with standard LLM tooling such as Google Agent Development Kit (ADK).
Proven experience in AI / ML engineering, particularly in LLMs, RAG, multimodal AI, or agentic systems.
Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), MLOps, and scalable architectures.
Hands‑on skills in Python, PyTorch / TensorFlow, LangChain, or similar frameworks.
Ability to bridge technical and business worlds, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Track record of delivering enterprise‑grade AI solutions from concept to deployment.
Passion for innovation and a drive to make a visible impact.
The backing of a world‑class investor, facilitating rapid scaling.
Significant investment in the UK and European footprint, with new teams and expertise being integrated.
A focus on building cloud‑first, SaaS‑led, AI‑embedded ERP solutions.
A culture of empowerment, collaboration, and visible impact.
Exposure to M&A, global product development, and leadership in a transformation story.
You must live in the UK, EU or SA and have the unlimited right to work in that country.
No sponsorship available.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.