Principal AI Engineer

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Principal AI Engineer leading the design and implementation of AI systems at Barclays. Driving innovation, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with business goals.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeKnutsford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive technical excellence by leading design and implementation of software solutions
Provide mentorship to engineering teams and foster cross-functional collaboration
Contribute to strategic planning for product development
Accountable for AI platform architecture and AI risk posture
Ensure production-readiness of AI systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expertise in AI/Gen AI systems
Extensive knowledge of applicable technologies and methodologies
Ability to foster a culture of technical excellence
Skills in managing complex strategic projects
Experience in guiding compliance and regulatory adherence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Significant input to function wide strategic initiatives
Opportunities for professional growth and knowledge sharing
Mentorship to engineering teams
Collaboration with business partners, product managers, and designers

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI systemsGen AI systemssoftware solutions designsoftware implementationAI platform architectureproduction-readinesscompliance adherenceregulatory adherencestrategic project managementtechnical excellence

Soft Skills

mentorshipcross-functional collaborationstrategic planningculture fosteringleadership