Principal/Full-time/Worldwide

Principal AI Engineer

Egen

Hiring SurgeWorldwideLikely hiring

Role Opportunity Score

41Fair opportunity

Niche stack

Expected applicants: ~80–150

This Principal AI Engineer role is live on Lever, attracting about 80–150 applicants due to its focus on generative AI and a competitive salary range. Experience with LangChain is a key filter that narrows the field, as many candidates lack this specific expertise.

Evidence Dossier

Remote Details

Scope: Worldwide

Role Summary

As a Principal AI Engineer, you set the technical direction for our most complex Generative AI work, personally building and architecting scalable, production-ready AI systems including agentic platforms and foundation-model work. You work hands-on with Python, Google Cloud (Vertex AI), LangChain, LlamaIndex, and vector search tools like Pinecone, focusing on production readiness for latency, reliability, and cost. The role involves client engagement, pre-sales technical leadership, mentoring other engineers, and leading AI architecture in high-stakes environments.

Stack Required

PythonGCPVertex AILangChainLlamaIndexPineconepgvectorBashGeminiLlamaFine-tuning

Compensation

$219,245 - $290,000 / year

Comprehensive Health InsurancePaid Leave (Vacation/PTO)Paid Holidays+5 more

Requirements

Languages: English

Visa sponsorship not stated

Equity Offered

AI Tools Culture

AI mentioned

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Posted: 2mo ago