Principal AI Software Engineer

GE Vernova

. Set the technical vision and architectural standards for AI initiatives .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $145,400 - $242,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in AI architecture and orchestration, with a strong focus on building scalable, secure, and cost-effective AI systems. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers to elevate technical standards in AI initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AI Architecture LeadershipLLM Orchestration ExpertiseCloud-Native DevelopmentVector Database ProficiencyCross-Functional Collaboration

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentReactVuePythonAI/ML ServicesLangChainAWSKubernetesModel OptimizationSemantic Search

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MilvusPineconePgvectorEKSAzure

Industry Keywords

AI SecurityCost ManagementPerformance MonitoringMulti-Tenant SystemsEnterprise AI Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsPythonReactVue.jsGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the technical vision and architectural standards for AI initiatives
Lead the design and implementation of RAG architectures, complex agent workflows, and LLM orchestration
Build and maintain multi-tenant, high-availability AI systems
Ensure observability and performance at scale
Define and enforce standards for AI security, cost management, and model monitoring
Lead cross-functional initiatives with product, data science, and engineering teams
Mentor engineering teams and elevate technical standards through collaborative design
Bridge research and product while driving secure, scalable, and cost-efficient enterprise AI solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 10 years of professional software development experience
Mastery of modern front-end frameworks, including React, Vue, or Angular
Proficiency in robust backend languages: Python preferred; Java, Node.js, or Go
Experience architecting and deploying production-grade applications leveraging LLMs or AI/ML services
Strong practical experience with vector databases such as Milvus, Pinecone, or pgvector
Experience with embedding model optimization
Expertise in AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or AgentCore
Deep proficiency in cloud-native development using AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience with containerization, including EKS/Kubernetes
Proven ability to communicate complex technical strategies to diverse stakeholder groups
13+ years of experience across the full software development lifecycle is desired
Advanced understanding of large-scale enterprise RAG, semantic search, and conversation memory management is desired
Experience with multi-modal AI, model fine-tuning, and deployment of custom AI models is desired
Expertise in AI observability tools, performance monitoring, and cost-optimization strategies is desired
Track record of influencing technology roadmaps and driving cross-organizational collaboration is desired
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great work environment
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation assistance