Principal Applications Engineer
Core
Technical leader for enterprise integration, interface architecture, and digital connectivity across the organization, driving adoption of standards for APIs, event-driven systems, containerization, security, and AI integration.
Role type
Principal Applications Engineer (Technical Leadership)
Builds
Scalable, secure, and efficient data movement frameworks; reusable solutions for enterprise-to-plant connectivity; AI-enabled solutions including LLMs and agent orchestration.
Domain
Automotive / Enterprise Software Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise integration, API architecture, networking, OpenShift/container platforms, event-driven systems, streaming technologies, security frameworks (OAuth2, mTLS, Zero Trust), cloud/hybrid environments, AI/ML integration, technical strategy, cross-functional leadership, vendor management, budgeting, executive-level communication.
Preferred skills
Product and manufacturing systems knowledge, management-level presentation delivery, financial stewardship, external partner coordination, strategy and execution planning.
Technologies
AI, API, CI/CD, Cloud, MCP, OpenShift, RAG, Security
Responsibilities
Serve as technical leader for enterprise integration and digital connectivity; drive adoption of reference architectures for APIs, event-driven systems, and AI; mentor teams and guide solution design; lead enterprise interface strategy and security standards; establish scalable AI integration approaches; optimize streaming and event-driven data architectures; partner with architecture, security, and product teams to align solutions with business goals.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
