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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer, AI-Automation - **Company:** Harman International Industries, Incorporated - **Location:** Home, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,250.0 - $183,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, SAP ERP, Performance Tuning, SAP (Applications), SAP HANA, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Microsoft Power Automate, Large Language Models, Outsystems, Prompt Engineering, Data Lakes, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, SAP Ariba, Machine Learning Operations, Powerapps - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=325bd2be0d7d10e1 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems integration?, * A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI Engineering, or equivalent experience. * 8+ years of experience in AI solution development, including Microsoft AI and Azure services. * Hands-on experience with Azure Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and related AI/ML tools. * Experience with data processing, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted workflows. * Strong understanding of enterprise integration (APIs, REST/SOAP) and automation frameworks. * Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP ECC or S4 Hana, BTP and Low / No Code integrations. * Understanding of modern data architecture concepts, including data lakes, data warehouses, and integration patterns. * Ability to evaluate and leverage existing enterprise data structures to enable optimal AI-driven use cases. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. * Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the proven ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment. Bonus Points if You Have * Familiarity with SAP platforms * Practical experience on Low / No Code integrations based on Out systems. * Practical experience with MS Fabric Platform and a LLM languages * Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) and AI Builder. What Makes You Eligible * Willing to work from a US Harman office or remote home office in the US * Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment ## Description The AI-Automation Principal Engineer is responsible for architect, manage and designing, developing, and maintaining AI-powered solutions leveraging Microsoft AI services and Azure Copilot for the Source Make and Deliver team (SMD) across functions and regions. This role requires management of business stakeholders and coordinate technical internal and external teams to integrate AI capabilities into workflows, automate processes, and enable data-driven decision-making. The focus is on practical application of AI, managing the and delivering high-impact solutions that optimize productivity, streamline operations, and enhance user experiences with a strong emphasis on AI-powered automation to transform repetitive tasks into intelligent, self-optimizing processes. In addition, the role requires a solid understanding of modern data architecture principles, ensuring that AI-driven use cases are built on a reliable, scalable, and well-structured data foundation. This includes designing solutions that align with enterprise data models and governance policies. What You Will Do * Stakeholders Management for AI projects and deliverables from paper to product. Be able communicate complex, difficult concepts , solutions to facilitate management review and approval. * Manage contractors and consultants: Manage contractors' deliverables for project relates milestones. * Provide long term service strategies proposal for AI- Automation initiatives * Design and implement: AI solutions using MS AI Studio, Azure OpenAI, and other tools to automate and enhance business processes within enterprise apps (E.g. Outsystems) and SAP ERP systems like S4 Hana, Ariba or other ones like Supplyon, Ivalua etc. * Develop: Intelligent process automation solutions, including document processing, natural language interaction, and predictive analytics. * Collaborate with data architects: Align AI solutions with enterprise data architecture and governance standards. * Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with stakeholders, peers and cross functional resources to identify and prioritize AI-driven automation and enhancement opportunities based on key business objectives. * Review existing Landscape: Assess existing data landscapes to identify opportunities for AI-driven use cases leveraging well-structured data. * Quality Assurance: Conduct testing, validation, and performance tuning to ensure robust and reliable AI-enabled applications. * Training: Provide training and knowledge sharing to business and technical users on AI capabilities and best practices. * Documentation: Documenting system architecture of solutions or technical application landscape., HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want. HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com) HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. 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