Principal AI Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal AI Engineer based in United States. This is a senior-level technical leadership role responsible for defining and advancing the architecture of production-grade AI systems at scale. You will operate at the intersection of machine learning engineering, distributed systems, and applied AI, shaping how intelligent systems are designed, built, and deployed across real-world enterprise use cases. The role requires deep hands-on expertise in AI/ML as well as the ability to set technical direction across teams and influence strategic decisions at the organizational level. You will work in a fast-moving environment where AI systems are shipped quickly, iterated continuously, and expected to deliver measurable business impact. This position combines architectural ownership, system design excellence, and leadership in modern LLM-driven engineering practices. It is ideal for someone who thrives in high-autonomy environments and enjoys solving complex, end-to-end technical challenges.