Principal AI Engineer

About the Position

Principal AI Engineer

Join SQUER as a Principal AI Engineer to lead AI-enhanced development and drive project success with cutting-edge software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive solutions in client projects and actively shape SQUER with your knowledge.
• Lead our clients in their AI adoption, develop their AI vision and target picture, and translate both into a concrete, prioritized transformation roadmap.
• Support several teams by solving complex challenges of both frontend and backend development.
• Introduce or improve the AI-usage in the SDLC across the engineering teams of our clients and successfully deliver software solutions together.
• Communicate openly and be a team player.
• Be actively involved in all phases of software development in an interdisciplinary manner and share your knowledge with colleagues as a sparring partner and coach.
• Spread SQUER culture with the aim of constant improvement as an active member of mostly agile SCRUM teams.

Requirements

• Experience and big-picture-thinking to create solutions that generate a sustainable impact for our clients.
• Proficiency in using AI-powered tools (e.g., code assistants, LLM-based workflows) to amplify productivity and quality.
• Several years of experience in software architecture, cloud-native development, and containerization (Docker or Kubernetes).
• Solid knowledge of frontend and backend development and relevant trends.
• Hands-on mentality and proficiency in one or more programming languages in the Java (Java, Kotlin, Scala, Clojure,...), Javascript (Javascript, Typescript) or cloud-native environment (Rust, Go,...).
• Continuous improvement of AI-adoption along the entire SDLC, resolving bottlenecks, and enabling software teams in all their disciplines.
• Trainings and development of skills are highly important; enjoy passing on acquired knowledge.
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken) to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners.

We Offer

• Ownership & Responsibility: Empowered team with flat hierarchies where your ideas and actions matter.
• Learn & Grow: € 5.000 annual training budget, in-house Leadership Academy, and up to 40h/year additional time off for personal education.
• Exciting Challenges & Real Impact: Diverse projects where your work makes a difference.
• Flexibility for Performance: Hybrid work options, flexible hours, workations within the EU, and additional vacation days.
• Tailored Tools for Success: Choose your preferred hardware configuration.
• We Value You: Competitive annual salary.
• Be Part of a Thriving Team Culture: Open communication, shared successes, and meaningful team events.
• A Perks-Packed Workplace: Central office with a spacious terrace and BBQ, free lunch, MyClubs sports membership, free “Wiener Linien” ticket or partial contribution to the “Klimaticket”, free massages, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, JobRad, annual employee presents, and monthly team breakfast.

Annual gross salary ranges between € 95.000 and € 105.000 – the exact placement depends on the seniority level assessed during the process.

About the Company

We are dedicated to creating a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and be proud to be part of the team. We encourage our colleagues to ask questions, try new things, pursue ongoing professional development, and take calculated risks.

Are you ready to learn and collaborate in independent agile teams? We are looking forward to meeting you.