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# Principal Software Engineer, AI Innovation

- **Company:** The Borough
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Security, DevOps, Programming Tools, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Backend, Front End Software Development, Api Management
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/principal-software-engineer-ai-innovation/46451558

## About the Role

Acumen, Problem Solving (Advanced): Influence across teams and partners, shape ideas, and drive differentiated solutions.Comfort with Ambiguity, Builder Mindset (Advanced): Operate effectively in undefined, fast-moving, early-stage environments.Learning to Learn, Adaptability, Ethical Responsibility (Effective-Advanced): Embrace new technologies and maintain high ethical standards.Qualifications (Education & Experience):Extensive experience in software engineering and AI innovation, with a broad full-stack skillset.Proven track record of working on early-stage or 01 products, shaping direction rather than only executing defined requirements.Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and collaborate cross-functionally with UX, Product, and external partners.Proven track record in partner co-development and technical delivery.Deep expertise in software architecture, cloud, and emerging AI technologies.A career history showing adaptability across products or problem spaces.#L1-CMFull
timePosting Date: 2026-06-05

## Description

shape architecture for enterprise-scale AI initiatives.Decide how projects are executed - whether built internally, handed off to partners, or scaled through dedicated delivery teams - and drive that execution.Build and prototype across the full stack, using modern tools and infrastructure.Guide multiple engineering squads, ensuring execution of the co-innovation strategy and measurable business impact.Collaborate closely with UX and Product to deliver differentiated, cross-functional solutions.Required Skills and Competencies:Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Automated AI (AutoAI), AI Agents (Advanced): Architect and deliver innovative AI solutions.Full-Stack Engineering, Modern Development Tools (Advanced): Build and prototype end-to-end across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.Cloud Computing, API Management, DevOps, Data Security, Information Security (Advanced): Lead technical execution and ensure compliance.Collaboration, Innovation, Cross-Functional Working, Technical