Principal Engineer — AI & Data Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Comp: $200K – $250K base + equity participation + comprehensive benefits
Must Have: Greenfield experience building unified data architectures AND deploying AI agents into production.
Relocation Assistance may be Considered for Out-of-State Candidates | No Visa Sponsorship
Our client, a leading AZ-based private equity firm, is hiring a Principal Engineer — AI & Data to build its AI-powered operating system — unifying data and deploying production AI agents that transform how the firm invests and operates.
You’ll own the architecture and build from the ground up through deployment, collaborating across the entire company and partnering directly with leadership to turn an ambitious AI vision into the firm’s competitive edge.
Design and build a unified data layer connecting business applications, documents, spreadsheets, and email
Deploy AI agents that execute multi-step workflows and take actions across business systems
Automate deal intake, document summaries, underwriting preparation, and operational tasks
Own implementation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing reliability
Establish data quality, governance, permissions, and secure access in a Microsoft/Azure environment
Collaborate with IT and compliance to ensure secure, responsible AI use
Proven experience personally designing and building unified data architectures across disparate systems
Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining production AI agents
Strong software engineering fundamentals and a track record of shipping reliable, scalable systems
Experience building in Microsoft/Azure environments and working with modern data platforms
Understanding of enterprise identity, permissions, data governance, and security
Ability to operate independently with limited engineering support
Financial services experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an advanced Computer Science degree
Build the foundation and shape how an entire firm uses data and AI—with ownership of the architecture, direct partnership with leadership, and room to grow as the technology team expands.
Competitive base salary plus investment fund participation offering potential upside equivalent to approximately 50% of base, tied to fund performance. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and unlimited PTO.
Comp: $200K – $250K base + equity participation + comprehensive benefits
Must Have: Greenfield experience building unified data architectures AND deploying AI agents into production.
Relocation Assistance may be Considered for Out-of-State Candidates | No Visa Sponsorship
Our client, a leading AZ-based private equity firm, is hiring a Principal Engineer — AI & Data to build its AI-powered operating system — unifying data and deploying production AI agents that transform how the firm invests and operates.
You’ll own the architecture and build from the ground up through deployment, collaborating across the entire company and partnering directly with leadership to turn an ambitious AI vision into the firm’s competitive edge.
Design and build a unified data layer connecting business applications, documents, spreadsheets, and email
Deploy AI agents that execute multi-step workflows and take actions across business systems
Automate deal intake, document summaries, underwriting preparation, and operational tasks
Own implementation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing reliability
Establish data quality, governance, permissions, and secure access in a Microsoft/Azure environment
Collaborate with IT and compliance to ensure secure, responsible AI use
Proven experience personally designing and building unified data architectures across disparate systems
Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining production AI agents
Strong software engineering fundamentals and a track record of shipping reliable, scalable systems
Experience building in Microsoft/Azure environments and working with modern data platforms
Understanding of enterprise identity, permissions, data governance, and security
Ability to operate independently with limited engineering support
Financial services experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an advanced Computer Science degree
Build the foundation and shape how an entire firm uses data and AI—with ownership of the architecture, direct partnership with leadership, and room to grow as the technology team expands.
Competitive base salary plus investment fund participation offering potential upside equivalent to approximately 50% of base, tied to fund performance. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and unlimited PTO.
Principal Engineer - AI & Data (Phoenix) in phoenix at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and hybrid.