[Remote] Principal AI Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stratus is a company that provides advanced MEP specific solutions, optimizing profits through data-driven contracting. They are seeking a Principal AI Engineer to build foundation models and generative AI tools, collaborating with teams to enhance design and engineering workflows. The role involves mentoring engineers, driving best practices, and translating research ideas into production-grade systems.ResponsibilitiesBuild foundation models and generative AI tools alongside a team of technologistsDesign and build agentic workflows — multi-agent orchestration (e.g., CrewAI, LangGraph, AutoGen), tool use, multi-step planning, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints — to automate complex engineering tasksEstablish evaluation, guardrails, and failure-mode analysis for agent systems to ensure they are safe, reliable, and production-readyDevelop scalable data pipelines for diverse data sources used in production ML systems, including BIM, CAD, and infrastructure design dataWork with large-scale, multi-modal datasets — including text and geometric data — to design novel preprocessing, augmentation, analysis, and content understandingTransform unstructured infrastructure and design data into representations suitable for machine learningLead cross-functional collaboration with ML Research Scientists and Engineers to align data formats with downstream training and fine-tuning of LLMsApply deduplication, normalization, and validation techniques to ensure high-quality data in production environmentsArchitect and optimize pipelines for scalability, reproducibility, and cloud deploymentMentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex data challengesDrive technical decision-making and influence best practices across the teamPerform requirements analysis with senior stakeholders, ensuring technical solutions meet both immediate project goals and long-term research objectivesCommunicate findings and technical insights through quantitative analysis, visualizations, and clear documentationContribute to agile workflows, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to evolving project needsParticipate in technical planning and roadmap developmentSkillsMSc or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field5–8+ years of experience in, Engineering, Machine Learning, or related fieldsDeep programming and software engineering experience strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design) and a proven track record of shipping and maintaining production-grade code, not just prototypes or notebooksProven technical leadership in complex projects and guiding technical direction across cross-functional teamsStrong experience in geometric data modeling and processing, including complex 2D/3D representations, computational geometry, and data architecturesFamiliarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks and how data is represented for trainingAbility to translate research ideas into production-grade systemsExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence and guide technical decisionsHands-on experience building agentic systems with frameworks such as CrewAI, LangGraph, or AutoGen, including tool calling, structured outputs, and eval frameworksProficiency in C# and strong software development practicesPassion for solving problems for our customers by applying machine learning techniquesComfort working in newly forming, ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are keyAbility to collaborate easily with others and work effectively with minimal directionDrive to continually learn new technologies and methodologies and seek new ways to solve hard problemsBias toward putting your ideas out there and failing fastBenefitsComprehensive and competitive health benefits planMatching 401k contributions20 days annual PTOPrimarily remote work with occasional annual team onsites.Company OverviewData-Driven Contracting for MEP Stratus is a cloud-based software platform that revolutionizes MEP fabrication and construction management by seamlessly integrating CAD software like Revit and AutoCAD with manufacturing tools to reduce errors and boost efficiency. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Larkspur, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.gogtp.com.