Principal Applied AI Engineer
Core
Architect, build, and optimize high-performance production LLM systems and drive platform modernization for enterprise-scale AI automation.
Role type
Principal Applied AI Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
Production LLM systems, AI agents, and enterprise-grade orchestration platforms
Domain
Enterprise Software / Applied AI / Large Language Models
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Production LLM system design, AI agents, retrieval, structured generation, tool use, model routing, evaluation, observability, distributed systems, API design, security, reliability engineering, AI coding tools, technical architecture, mentorship
Preferred skills
Compilers, program analysis, formal specifications, legacy modernization, enterprise platforms (Salesforce, ServiceNow)
Technologies
LLM frameworks, AI coding assistants, distributed system tools
Responsibilities
Architect and optimize high-performance production LLM systems; lead platform modernization and code refactoring; build prototypes to de-risk novel AI approaches; manage product availability, latency, and scalability; coach and mentor engineers; publish technical documentation
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
