Principal Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (AI): Reviewing and refining AI-generated outputs related to engineering concepts and technical documentation with an accent on technical accuracy and real-world applicability. Focus on identifying reasoning gaps, drafting complex engineering scenarios, and improving the depth of AI-powered technical systems.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the EU or UK)

Salary: €93 – €159 per hour

Company

hirify.global connects expert freelancers with leading AI labs building next-generation models.

What you will do

• Review and refine AI-generated outputs regarding engineering concepts, technical documentation, and system requirements.
• Evaluate AI responses for technical accuracy, practicality, and compliance with real-world engineering standards.
• Draft realistic engineering scenarios and variations from different perspectives (engineer, client, stakeholder) based on professional experience.
• Identify gaps, oversights, and weak reasoning in AI-generated technical content.
• Provide structured, critical feedback to help AI systems understand and reason about engineering processes at scale.

Requirements

• Senior-level Principal Engineer with significant professional experience.
• Must be based in the EU or UK.
• Expertise in advising on, preparing, and executing complex engineering projects.
• Skilled at evaluating technical solutions and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and provide structured, critical feedback.
• Availability for 8–20 hours per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, fully remote freelance arrangement that fits alongside other commitments.
• Direct contribution to building advanced AI-powered technical systems.
• Free access to the in-house AI Academy to further develop AI skillsets.
• Clear onboarding, structured tasks, and ongoing collaboration opportunities.

Hiring process

• Brief written test assessing engineering and reasoning skills.
• Short AI-based interview.
• Verification of credentials and identity.