Job Title: Principal AI Engineer Location: Europe Job Type: Full-Time Role Overview We’re seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead AI-first innovation in global trade. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll own AI development, mentor the team, and push the boundaries of AI-native automation, intelligence, and decision-making. This role is a leadership role without direct reports. By pioneering autonomous AI systems, agents, and predictive intelligence , you will help transform how businesses engage in global trade , from reducing friction in trade operations to enabling real-time, AI-driven decision-making at scale. What You’ll Do Develop AI-Driven Intelligence – Build and deploy LLM-powered assistants, autonomous agents, and predictive models to elevate trade operations. Advance AI-Powered Trade Innovation – Design context-aware AI that enhances decision-making, automation, and interoperability across global trade networks. Scale AI Infrastructure – Architect scalable AI systems, real-time data pipelines, and MLOps workflows for seamless deployment. Empower the Team – Mentor engineers in AI development, fostering an AI-native engineering culture. Unlock AI-Driven Growth – Identify and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance user experience, remove friction, and unlock new revenue streams. Stay at the Cutting Edge – Keep Beebolt ahead in LLMs, NLP, autonomous AI systems, and generative AI innovations. Collaborate for Impact – Partner with product, design, and business teams to align AI with Beebolt’s strategic goals. Who You Are You’re a rare blend of AI scientist, full-stack builder, and startup leader. You’re a rare blend of AI researcher, full-stack builder, and startup leader , capable of driving both AI research and product-grade implementation . 7 years of AI/ML experience, specializing in LLMs, NLP, and AI-powered automation . Deep expertise in language models, RAG, and knowledge graphs . Strong background in neural network architecture design, model optimization, and fine-tuning transformer-based models . Hands-on coder in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, LangChain , and AI-driven automation frameworks. Applied AI research experience – Can develop and adapt foundational models while also deploying production-grade AI solutions . Experience with structured & unstructured data , vector search, embeddings, and real-time inference systems. Strong understanding of MLOps, scalable AI APIs, and AI infrastructure . Bonus: Experience in global trade, logistics, fintech, or AI-powered marketplaces. Why Join Beebolt? Make an industry-wide impact – Your AI innovations will transform how businesses engage in global trade. Own AI at a game-changing company – You’ll define and execute Beebolt’s AI strategy from the ground up. Work with a top-tier team – Collaborate with elite engineers, founders, and industry leaders. Equity & Leadership – Be a core team member with significant ownership over AI development. Fast-paced, AI-first environment – We move fast, invest in breakthroughs, and iterate aggressively. Next Steps Excited to lead AI innovation and build the future of AI-native trade solutions? Send your resume, GitHub, or portfolio to unni@beebolt.com - let’s build something extraordinary together.