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Position Summary DT-US Product Engineering - Principal Engineer

We are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with hands-on engineering excellence and proven ability to drive technical innovation. This role requires demonstrated experience in cutting-edge technologies, including AI/ML, cloud-native architectures, and modern development practices, while maintaining the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver high-impact solutions. Work you will do

The Principal Engineer will be responsible for technical leadership, hands-on development, and innovation across complex engineering initiatives while mentoring teams and driving technical excellence. This role requires extensive experience in modern software engineering practices, AI/ML technologies, and rapid prototyping capabilities. Technical Leadership and Innovation:

• Drive technical vision and architecture decisions across major initiatives while maintaining hands-on involvement in critical development work
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to evaluate new technologies and approaches, particularly in AI/ML and cloud-native solutions
• Establish technical standards and best practices while actively contributing to code development and reviews
• Champion and implement innovative solutions using cutting-edge technologies including large language models, deep learning, and advanced AI frameworks Hands-on Development and Engineering Excellence:
• Actively write high-quality code and develop sophisticated technical solutions for complex problems
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable architectures for enterprise-grade applications
• Lead by example in writing "beautiful" supportable code and creating detailed technical specifications
• Drive rapid, lean engineering solutions through quick experimentation and iterative development Innovation and Technical Strategy:
• Lead research and development initiatives in emerging technologies, particularly in AI/ML
• Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices and tools across teams
• Conduct technical deep dives and architectural reviews to ensure solution quality
• Guide teams in implementing DevSecOps practices and maintaining technical excellence

Technical Expertise Requirements: Must Have:

• Deep expertise in modern software engineering practices, patterns, and principles
• Advanced knowledge of AI/ML technologies including deep learning frameworks, MLOps, and large language models
• Extensive experience with cloud-native development and microservices architectures
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Proven track record of leading technical innovation and conducting successful POCs
• Expert-level knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD implementation
• Extensive experience with distributed systems and scalable architectures
• Cloud Platforms: Strong experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP) and their ML services (SageMaker/Azure ML/Vertex AI)
• Strong background in data engineering and processing for AI/ML applications
• Test Automation: Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and practices
• Container Technologies: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Domain-Specific Knowledge and experience: Custom, Mobile, Data & Analytics, RPA, or Packages Good to Have:
• Experience with emerging AI technologies and frameworks
• Expertise in container orchestration and cloud infrastructure automation
• Knowledge of edge computing and IoT implementations
• Experience with real-time processing systems and event-driven architectures
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with major cloud providers and their services
• Package Implementations: Experience with enterprise software package configurations Education:
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Qualifications:
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
• Proven track record of hands-on development and technical innovation
• Extensive experience in modern software development methodologies and practices
• Strong history of successful POC development and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple technical domains
• Excellence in technical communication and knowledge sharing
• Track record of mentoring and elevating team technical capabilities. The Team Information Technology Services (ITS) helps power Deloitte’s success. ITS drives Deloitte, which serves many of the world’s largest, most respected organizations. We develop and deploy cutting-edge internal and go-to-market solutions that help Deloitte operate effectively and lead in the market. Our reputation is built on a tradition of delivering with excellence. The ~3,000 professionals in ITS deliver services including:
• Security, risk & compliance
• Technology support
• Infrastructure
• Applications
• Relationship management
• Strategy
• Deployment
• PMO
• Financials
• Communications

Product Engineering (PxE) Product Engineering (PxE) team is the internal software and applications development team responsible for delivering leading-edge technologies to Deloitte professionals. Their broad portfolio includes web and mobile productivity tools that empower our people to log expenses, enter timesheets, book travel and more, anywhere, anytime. PxE enables our client service professionals through a comprehensive suite of applications across the business lines. In addition to application delivery, PxE offers full-scale design services, a robust mobile portfolio, cutting-edge analytics, and innovative custom development.

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