Principal AI Engineer – London (Hybrid) | Python, LLMs

Principal AI Engineer – London (Hybrid) | Python, LLMs

We’re partnered with a growing AI consultancy looking for a Principal AI Engineer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale AI solutions for major clients.

This role combines deep technical expertise, architectural leadership, and strategic client engagement, with a focus on building scalable, production-grade AI systems rather than experimental POCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Define AI architecture and technical strategy across enterprise engagements
• Lead the delivery of AI-powered applications using LLMs and agent frameworks
• Drive adoption of tools such as Autogen, LangGraph, and modern AI orchestration frameworks
• Oversee AI governance, observability, scalability, and best engineering practices
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to align AI solutions with business goals
• Mentor Lead AI Engineers and help shape engineering standards across teams

Required Experience

• Proven experience architecting and deploying enterprise-scale AI/LLM systems
• Strong Python engineering background
• Expertise with Azure or AWS AI ecosystems
• Experience with MLOps, Kubernetes, Docker, vector databases, and AI observability tooling
• Strong understanding of agentic AI frameworks and production AI infrastructure
• Comfortable operating in client-facing and strategic consulting environments

📍 London hybrid working (Tue–Thu onsite)

💰 Up to £135k + bonus

Principal AI Engineer – London (Hybrid) | Python, LLMs