Principal AI Engineer

As Principal AI Engineer at SQUER it’s your job to plan and coordinate the AI-enhanced development of new digital initiatives of our clients and by doing so you are a big part of the success of a project. In the process you will have the opportunity to independently create architectures as well as use and try out up-to-date, customized technologies.

• Being part of SQUER means being a Thought Leader and actively shaping SQUER as well as projects by openly communicating and being a team player.
• Lead our clients in their AI adoption, develop their AI vision and target picture, and translate both into a concrete, prioritised transformation roadmap.
• You will support several teams by solving great challenges of both frontend and backend development.
• You will be responsible for introducing or improving the AI-usage in the SDLC across the engineering teams of our clients and successfully deliver software solutions together.
• You are actively involved in all phases of software development in an interdisciplinary manner and are happy to share your knowledge with your colleagues as a sparring partner and coach.
• You are an active member of mostly agile SCRUM teams and spread SQUER culture with the aim of constant improvement.

• Your experience and big-picture-thinking allows you to create solutions that generate a sustainable impact for our clients.
• You are a rolemodel in the usage of AI-powered tools (e.g., code assistants, LLM-based workflows) to amplify your productivity and quality and you are proficient in guiding teams in their AI adoption.
• You have several years of experience within software architecture, cloud-native development and containerization (Docker or Kubernetes). You would like to deepen your knowledge in this field.
• You have solid knowledge of frontend and backend development and relevant trends within this area excite you.
• You have a hands-on mentality and are proficient in one or more programming languages in the Java ( Java, Kotlin, Scala, Clojure, ...), Javascript (Javascript, Typescript) or cloud-native environment (Rust, Go, ...).
• You continuously improve the AI-adoption along the entire SDLC, resolve bottlenecks and feel passionate about enabling software teams in all their disciplines.
• Trainings and development of your skills are highly important to you. Moreover, you enjoy passing on acquired knowledge.
• You are fluent in English and German (written and spoken) in order to communicate in the best way possible with colleagues and partners.

Why You'll Love Working at SQUER:

• Ownership & Responsibility: at SQUER, we believe in empowering our team. In our flat hierarchies, your ideas and actions matter more than titles. Take the reins, make an impact and grow with us.
• Learn & Grow: Tap into a € 5.000 annual training budget to sharpen your skills and take advantage of our in-house Leadership Academy. Join and be part of our active tech community through meetups, hackathons and training sessions. Get up to 40h/year additional time off for your personal education.
• Exciting Challenges & Real Impact: Dive into diverse projects where your work truly makes a difference – for our clients and for SQUER.
• Flexibility for Performance: Benefit from hybrid work options, flexible hours, workations within the EU, and additional vacation days – giving you the freedom to perform at your best.
• Tailored Tools for Success: Choose your preferred hardware configuration and leverage our suite of AI tools and licenses (Anthropic, OpenAI, and more) to suit your working style.
• We Value You: Beyond perks and benefits, we offer a competitive annual salary to recognize your exceptional contributions.
• Be Part of a Thriving Team Culture: At SQUER, collaboration and connection are at the heart of what we do. Through open communication, shared successes, and meaningful team events – including our annual SQUER offsite – we cultivate a culture where everyone feels valued and inspired to grow together.
• A Perks-Packed Workplace: Work in a central office near Ostbahnhof and enjoy meal vouchers, EGYM Wellpass membership, a free Deutschland-Ticket, JobRad, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, and Pluxee employee gifts for special occasions.

We believe in transparent and fair compensation. For this role, the annual gross salary ranges between € 103.000 and € 113.000 – the exact placement depends on the seniority level we assess together during the process.