Principal AI Technical Lead - Next-Generation Platforms
* Location:
Dublin City Centre (Hybrid)
* Tech Stack:
Ruby | Python | TypeScript | React | AWS | Docker | Kubernetes | AI
If you're already operating at
Principal or Senior Staff level,
shaping architecture, setting technical direction, and influencing engineering strategy across teams, this role is designed to
expand your organisational impact
, not just your remit.
This global, product-led organisation is hiring a
hands-on Principal Engineer
to define the next generation of its
news, intelligence, and AI platforms
. This is a true Principal role: you will remain close to the code while
owning architectural direction across multiple, business-critical systems
and influencing how engineering is done at scale.
Through
quarterly rotations across three core product teams
, you'll gain deep visibility into the full engineering landscape. This model enables you to
drive architectural coherence, raise technical standards, and accelerate innovation
across the organisation, rather than within a single domain.
You will operate with
real authority
, partnering directly with the
Head of Engineering
as a trusted technical leader shaping long-term platform strategy, AI adoption, and engineering excellence.
Why This Role Is a True Career Accelerator
* Lead
AI/ML and intelligent automation initiatives
that directly shape the company's future
* Own and evolve architecture in a
modern, cloud-native, polyglot environment
* Act with
full autonomy
to identify, prioritise, and deliver the highest-impact
* High-visibility position operating as the
technical right hand to the Head of Engineering
What You Bring
* 10+ years of professional engineering experience with
demonstrable architectural impact
* Proven experience operating at
Principal / Staff level
or equivalent
* Strong polyglot background (Ruby, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar)
* Deep AWS expertise with solid experience using
Docker and Kubernetes
Compensation & Benefits
* €110,000 - €130,000 base salary
* 10% bonus
* Healthcare, Pension, Life Insurance
Ready to step into a role where you shape the future of an organisation?
Contact:
Serena Akbib - |