Ai Principal Engineer

• Compensation: EUR 55300 - EUR 78000 - yearly

Company Description

We are looking for aPrincipalAI Engineerto join our EnterpriseProductivity team, anagile, high-impact group building AI-driven solutions that transform howour companyoperates.

In this role, you will work at the intersection ofAI, engineering, and business operations,partnering directly with teams across the company toidentifyinefficiencies, rapidly prototypesolutions, and deploy scalable AI tools that drive measurable impact. You willoperateglobally,engage with diverse stakeholders, and tackle high-leverage problems that improve how we workevery day.

This is a fast-moving, hands-on role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to see their work adopted quickly at scale.

Job Description

WhatYou'llDo

Embed with business teamsto deeply understand workflows, pain points, andopportunities for automation and optimization

Design and build AI-powered toolsthat improve internal productivity across functionssuch as finance, HR, operations, sales, and marketing

Rapidly prototype and iterateusing modern AI/ML technologies (e.G., LLMs, Copilots,automation pipelines)

Deploy solutions in production, ensuring reliability, usability, and measurable impact

Bridge technical and non-technical teams, translating business problems into scalableengineering solutions

Drive end-to-end deliveryfrom problem discovery to implementation, rollout, andadoption

Create reusable frameworks and platformsto accelerate future AI deployments acrossthe organization

Operate globally, collaborating with distributed teams and delivering solutions that scaleacross regions

Qualifications

WhatWe'reLooking For

Core Skills

7-10+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or applied AI

Strong experience designing and deployingproduction-grade systemsin cloudenvironments

Experience building and deployingAI/ML systems, ideally with LLMs or generative AI

Experience in building, orchestrating,monitoringagentic/multi-agentic AI workflows

Ability to work across the stack (APIs, data pipelines, front-end interfaces when needed)

Deep understanding ofsystem design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures

Solid system design skills with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security

Knowledgeofdata engineeringandanalytics workflows

Experience working inglobal, cross-functional teams

Familiarity withgovernance, security, and compliance considerationsfor enterprise AI

Problem-Solving & Mindset

Proven ability tonavigate ambiguity and move quicklyin fast-paced environments

Strong product and user mindset focused on delivering practical, impactful solutions

Excellent communication skills;
able to work directly with stakeholders across all levels

High ownership and bias for action, ability to supportmultipleworkstreams in parallel

String experience in mentoring and guiding team members to make good decisions

Nice to Have

Familiarity withenterprise systems(ERP, CRM, workflow tools)

Experience acrossAzure AI, Microsoft Copilot, and the broaderMicrosoft ecosystem

Experience implementing AI tools, GenAI services, building and orchestrating agentic AI workflowsin real-world business processes

Experience inforward-deployed, solutions engineering, or consulting-style roles

Background inprocess optimization, automation, or digital transformationinitiatives c

Additional Information

Why Join Us

High impact: Your work will directly improve how the company operates

Speed & autonomy: We are an agile team that ships quickly and iterates continuously

Broad exposure: Work across all business functions and geographies

Cutting-edgetech: Build with the latest AI technologies and shape how they are appliedinternally

Ownership: Drive projects end-to-end and see immediate adoption of your work

Success in This Role Looks Like

Identifyingand deliveringhigh-impact AI use casesthat reduce manual work and

increase efficiency

Shippingproduction-ready solutions in weeks, with strong adoption across teams

Buildingscalable, reusable AI capabilitiesacross the enterprise

Acting as atrusted technical partnerto both engineering and business stakeholders

Salary :55300- €78.800 gross per year. This role might also be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. We are committed to equal pay and pay transparency. Remuneration decisions are made using gender-neutral and objective criteria.

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at va