About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished AI Principal Engineer to
lead the design, development, and optimisation of advanced AI and machine
learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in
building and deploying Large Language Model (LLM) applications at scale, with
deep expertise in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector search, embeddings,
and cloud-based MLOps practices.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can set
technical direction, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with organisational
goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and
champion responsible, ethical AI practices across the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain LLM-based
application components across multiple projects, with a strong emphasis on
Python programming.
* Optimise AI and machine learning models for
performance, cost, and reliability at scale.
* Build and maintain data pipelines and
backend interfaces to support AI/ML workflows, leveraging tools such as Python
and Snowflake where appropriate.
* Set the technical direction for AI
engineering, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and technology
roadmaps.
* Lead and mentor AI engineering teams,
fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing.
* Collaborate with product managers,
compliance teams, and business stakeholders to define and deliver impactful AI
solutions.
* Champion responsible AI practices, ensuring
solutions are ethical, explainable, and compliant with regulatory and
organisational standards.
* Evaluate emerging AI technologies and
frameworks, recommending adoption where they add value.
* Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade AI/ML
systems to ensure high performance and responsiveness.
* Participate in code reviews to uphold
high-quality coding standards and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
Experiences and
Skills
* 10–15 years of experience developing enterprise-scale systems
* Proven experience developing and delivering LLM applications
* Demonstratable experience working with responsible AI frameworks
* Demonstrated expertise in designing and deploying RAG solutions,
vector search, and embedding techniques.
* Advanced proficiency in Python, with a track record of writing
clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
* Solid understanding of database technologies, including both
relational (RDBMS) and non-relational systems, with experience in data
migration and optimisation.
* Proficient in using modern code versioning tools such as Git.
* Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong capacity to
deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience
working closely with developers, product owners, and product managers.
* Experience mentoring team members and contributing to the
development of best practices within AI engineering teams.
About MCO
(MyComplianceOffice)
MCO is a global leader dedicated to empowering Financial
Services firms to manage compliance programs with ease and efficiency. Our
mission is to foster a fair, transparent, and trusted financial environment
worldwide by helping organizations meet their regulatory obligations to
society.
At the heart of MCO's offering is our unique, unified
platform, which seamlessly integrates compliance monitoring and data into a
single, comprehensive view. This holistic approach enables firms to maintain
compliance across all internal systems, structures, and processes—ensuring
peace of mind in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
Headquartered in Dublin, MCO has an international
footprint, with offices in London, Singapore, Hyderabad, New York, Chicago,
Fort Worth, Switzerland, South Africa, Slovenia, and the UAE. Since our
founding in 2008, we have evolved from a specialist provider of "best of breed"
employee compliance solutions to a pioneer in integrated compliance technology.
In recent years, MCO has rapidly expanded its product
suite by tripling investment in internal development and acquiring four
innovative companies: Pythagoras, Fairwords, Schwab Compliance Technologies and
Governor Software. These strategic moves have strengthened our capabilities in
regulatory governance, third-party management, and communications compliance.
Today, our team of over 400 professionals supports more
than 1.5 million users in 128 countries. Our diverse customer base includes
small businesses, large enterprises, four of the world's top ten asset
managers, twenty of the top seventy-five global banks, and three of the top
five investment banks for global M&A transactions.
Driven by ambition and innovation, MCO is excited to lead
the industry forward with our comprehensive suite of integrated compliance
solutions—helping clients scale new heights with confidence.