[Remote] Principal Software Engineer (AI)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Taulia is a fintech company that is part of the SAP group, and they are seeking a high-caliber Principal Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead for team AI initiatives. In this role, you will own the technical direction for the team’s scope and ensure the delivery of maintainable, high-quality AI solutions while collaborating closely with the architecture team.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with the architecture team, contributing to and maintaining the technical direction for the team’s AI scopeDrive designs for AI services that balance time-to-value with reliability, security, and maintainability, ensuring alignment with architectural guardrails and platform constraintsAct as the primary driver of execution on the teamBreak down complex AI technical work into executable increments and identify technical risks earlyActively remove engineering blockers such as build/deploy friction, unclear interfaces, and excessive couplingCollaborate with the architecture team to design and build the AI agents and autonomous frameworks that scale the team’s intentYou are responsible for the logic that allows AI to perform complex, multi-step tasks reliably while ensuring these systems are built for long-term maintainabilityUphold the highest standards for code quality, testing discipline, and AI evaluationDrive technical debt management and refactoring for AI systems, aligned with business priorities and riskCollaborate with the architecture team and contribute to the evaluation frameworks used to measure model effectiveness and reliabilityDefine the metrics and observability standards that ensure our AI products stay healthy and 'safe' in productionMentor engineers to raise the technical bar across the teamLead technical design reviews and establish reusable patterns so that other engineers can contribute to the AI stack effectively and safelyAct as the primary technical leader during AI-related incidentsDirect triage, define debugging strategies, and oversee safe mitigation and recovery plans for non-deterministic AI systemsSkillsProven Technical Leadership: Extensive experience as a Principal Engineer or Technical Lead with a track record of owning technical execution and delivery for complex software teamsAdvanced AI Product Engineering: Mastery of Generative AI implementation patterns, including agentic orchestration, prompt engineering, and RAGSoftware Engineering Excellence: Expert-level proficiency in Java and Spring AI Core, with deep knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and modern testing disciplineLLMOps & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Vector Databases, model monitoring, and the infrastructure required to scale AI safelySystem Design & Risk Mitigation: Strong ability to design for 'non-deterministic' outputs, defining constraints and verification processes that ensure AI reliabilityCommunication & Influence: Ability to distill complex AI architectures into actionable plans and clear standards that enable the team to execute with high velocityBachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experienceOperational Knowledge: Experience with cost-optimization and latency-reduction strategies for high-volume LLM deploymentsFine-tuning: Practical experience with fine-tuning open-source models (e.g., Llama, Mistral) for specific domain tasksFinTech Background: Experience building high-compliance, secure software within the financial services industryCloudOps Infrastructure: Familiarity with CloudOps infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native scaling strategiesBenefitsFlexible work scheduleRemote-friendly environmentComprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)Comprehensive PTO Structure (PTO, Sick Leave, Bereavement)Global Parental LeaveCompany issued equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.)401k with matchCareer Development/PathingEAP Program/Mental Health AdvocacySupportive Work CultureCompany OverviewSAP Taulia, a global fintech leader, delivers AI-powered working capital solutions that unlock liquidity and drive supply chain resilience. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://taulia.com/.