Principal Engineer

As a Principal Engineer, you will further build out the strategy of our GenAI (agentic AI, conversational AI) domain. You'll cultivate a competitive edge through your expertise and collaborate closely together with the Domain Owner. You'll lead some of our largest and most complex projects from sales to delivery. This is a highly visible, high-impact role that blends technical leadership, business strategy, and client-facing excellence.

You will:

• Define the Future: Drive the strategy for your domain, deciding where to invest our efforts, and how we approach the market. You will act as a key decision-maker in our technology roadmap.
• Win Big Deals: Be a differentiator in winning large deals by showcasing deep technical expertise, understanding complex client needs, and designing valuable, innovative solutions.
• Lead the Way: Guide the largest and most complex projects in your domain from ideation to successful delivery. Be responsible for the delivery excellence across domain projects by building reusable building blocks.
• Solve the Toughest Problems: Act as a critical resource for project teams, helping them overcome complex technical, functional, and organizational challenges to ensure projects stay on track.
• Orchestrate and Direct: Motivate teams, facilitate clear communication, and set responsibilities to ensure collective efforts are aligned with strategic goals. Provide technical or functional guidance and support to tech leads.
• Be a Thought Leader: Share your expertise and operate as a thought leader within ML6, accelerating working groups and externalizing domain knowledge across the company.

• 7+ years of experience in tech or consultancy with a proven track record of delivering large and complex software/data projects
• A deep passion for and knowledge of the GenAI domain and its offerings
• A strategic mindset with the ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business value, effectively communicating with both technical teams and C-level executives
• An expert understanding of a customer's technology footprint, strategic growth plan, business drivers, and competitive landscape
• Exceptional conflict resolution skills and the ability to ensure resolution in critical situations
• A proactive and self-starting leader who thrives on taking full ownership of projects, teams, and domains
• Strong communication skills in English and one local language (e.g., Dutch or German)

Our 'people first' culture is how we bring innovation to life. We've built a place where we truly love working, and we think you will too. Here's what you can expect:

• Impactful work: Join a team dedicated to delivering real-world value and positive change through technology
• Growth & learning: We invest in your development with opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects and dedicated learning tracks and opportunities
• A culture of trust: Thrive in an inclusive environment built on trust and transparent communication, where every voice is heard and valued
• Rewarding you: We offer an attractive OTE salary package and an optimized benefits program that reflects your expertise and impact. You can view our rewarding philosophy and offerings here