Elsevier

Principal AI Software Engineer

Philadelphia, PA, USA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$115k-$192kDetected 61 days ago

Distributed SystemsAPI DevelopmentData ScienceLLMsRAGResearchLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

As a Principal AI Engineer- This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers.
In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies.

Driving and owning the technical strategy and execution for the CK AI Service, including the design and governance of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows and API expansion.
Establishing a sustainable leadership model to support the planned division and growth of the team.
Collaborating with our Data Science team to help drive product road map and feature design forward.
In addition to publishing, Elsevier offers a suite of digital solutions and services to support researchers, scientists, and professionals in their work.
Are you a collaborative Principal AI Engineering Lead looking to work for a mission driven global organization?

Established track record of creating high-performing, collaborative team environments and reducing knowledge silos
Deep expertise in designing and delivering distributed systems and APIs at scale
Ability to define and execute technical strategies, balancing short-term delivery with long-term platform sustainability
Experience with microservices architecture, API design, and system integration
Proven ability to identify and eliminate single points of failure and improve system resilience
Ability to govern and standardize AI patterns, including evaluation, observability, and performance optimization

Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.If performed in New Jersey, the base pay range is $130,284 - $208,116.This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
$115,400 - $192,300.

Elsevier is a renowned global information analytics company that primarily focuses on providing scientific, technical, and medical (STM) research content, tools, and services.
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