Principal AI Engineer, Applications

Granicus

Principal AI Engineer building secure, scalable internal AI applications for Granicus, a government technology company. Productizing agents, trusted data, workflows, integrations, and telemetry for measurable operational improvements.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and building full-stack applications, integrating enterprise systems, and implementing application security controls. Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions while ensuring data privacy compliance and operational efficiency.

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Full-Stack Application DevelopmentEnterprise System IntegrationApplication Security ImplementationAI Application DeploymentData Privacy Compliance

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAPI DevelopmentWorkflow AutomationApplication ArchitectureData IntegrationLLM FamiliarityMulti-Agent SystemsOrchestration FrameworksTechnical Direction SettingProduction Application Ownership

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

LakehouseCanonical Metric LayerTrusted Data ServicesReusable AgentsEvaluation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Data PrivacyInformation SecurityRegulated EnvironmentsFedRAMPSOC 2

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, build, deploy, and operate full-stack internal AI applications incorporating agents, trusted business data, workflow automation, and human decision-making
Convert AI prototypes and agent capabilities into durable, repeatable workflows adopted across business teams
Translate process maps, user needs, business rules, and operating constraints into applications
Integrate applications with the lakehouse, canonical metric layer, trusted data services, reusable agents, and evaluation systems
Own application-level authentication and authorization and implement enforceable application security controls
Own application and workflow integrations with enterprise systems and systems of record
Instrument applications to measure adoption, engagement, workflow completion, cycle time, and other operational indicators
Connect product telemetry to business outcomes
Establish reusable application patterns, templates, components, APIs, and development practices
Preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Granicus information assets and ensure data privacy compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of software engineering experience, including ownership of production applications
Experience architecting and building full-stack applications, backend services, and APIs
Experience integrating applications with enterprise systems of record
Experience implementing enterprise identity and authorization
Ability to set technical direction and operate engineering work end-to-end as a senior individual contributor
Hands-on familiarity with LLMs, agents, or retrieval systems through production work, prototypes, or internal tools
Track record of translating ambiguous business problems into usable technical solutions
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Preferred: hands-on experience shipping LLM-powered applications, agents, or RAG systems in production environments at scale
Preferred: experience with multi-agent systems, orchestration frameworks, and AI evaluation methodologies
Preferred: experience integrating AI models, agents, or retrieval systems into production applications
Preferred: experience operating in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments such as FedRAMP or SOC 2
Preferred: Master’s degree or graduate research experience in computer science, machine learning, or a related discipline
Responsible for information security, data privacy, and required privacy training in accordance with company policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off
Company-Wide Wellbeing Days
Work From Home Reimbursement
Multiple Health Plan Options, including a 100% employer-paid plan
Employer HSA Contributions when enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan
Fitness Reimbursement Program
On-Demand Mental Health Support, including Headspace and other wellness tools
Paid Parental Leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Traditional & Roth 401(k) with a generous company match
Life & AD&D Insurance with 100% employer-paid coverage
Online Learning Platforms
Competitive Salary & Bonuses
Employee Resource Groups
Coffee with Mark sessions
Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more