Principal Engineer
Quick answer
8th Light is hiring a Principal Engineer with a hybrid work schedule based in Waterloo, London, UK, paying £92-116k GBP to lead platform engineering and AI projects.
- Role
- Principal Engineer
- Organization
- 8th Light
- Location
- Waterloo, London, England, UK
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £92-116k GBP
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
8th Light is seeking a Principal Engineer with extensive experience in platform engineering, AI and agentic systems, and high-stakes consulting engagements.
What you'll do
- Rapidly building trust with clients and demonstrating technical expertise
- Leading platform strategy and delivery across diverse platforms
- Collaborating on systems that involve the full ML lifecycle from data ingestion to model deployment
- Driving innovation by proactively surfacing new technical approaches
- Leading or initiating formal feedback conversations with teams and clients via retrospectives
- Clearly articulating and documenting outcomes and driving forward action items
What it takes
- Built and shipped production-grade platforms
- Taken AI and agentic systems from prototype to production
- Delivered on high-stakes consulting engagements across multiple language paradigms, stacks, ecosystems, and client industries
- Led the development and delivery of production-grade software using a variety of languages and frameworks
- Actively experimented with AI development tools and translated that experimentation into faster, higher-quality delivery for teams
- A track record of understanding, assessing, and embracing new tooling and trends within the software industry
What you'll bring
How we treat you
A robust L&D programme featuring unlimited access to thousands of books, courses, and expert-led training on the O'Reilly learning platform. Annual financial stipend and time allotment for learning & development. Coworking support for our global team. 12 weeks of new parent leave available for eligible employees.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Waterloo, London, England, UK with a hybrid work schedule (1 day per week in office).
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range for this position is £92-116k GBP.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in platform engineering, data engineering, delivering production agentic systems, DevSecOps & DevOps, MLOps, and Infrastructure as Code.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit 8th Light's job portal or reach out for more relevant information pertaining to your local market.
How to apply
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