Principal AI Software Engineer - Java/Scala (Hybrid)

iManage; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Greater London is seeking an experienced AI Principal Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge retrieval systems and work with a diverse team. This role offers the chance to shape new offerings by engaging with customers and leveraging AI technologies. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in engineering, deep JVM ecosystem expertise, and a passion for solving complex problems. Join a dynamic workplace with flexible hours and numerous benefits to empower personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible time off policy

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Company wellness days

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience building production software.
• Deep expertise in JVM ecosystem with high-performance systems.
• Good judgment on applying AI versus traditional solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement semantic understanding retrieval systems.
• Work with early adopters to gather feedback.
• Develop evaluation frameworks to improve retrieval quality.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-directed

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

JVM ecosystem (Java/Scala)

Kubernetes

Azure cloud services

Job description

A leading SaaS company in Greater London is seeking an experienced AI Principal Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge retrieval systems and work with a diverse team. This role offers the chance to shape new offerings by engaging with customers and leveraging AI technologies. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in engineering, deep JVM ecosystem expertise, and a passion for solving complex problems. Join a dynamic workplace with flexible hours and numerous benefits to empower personal and professional growth.