Principal Engineer (AI & AI Governance)

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned Principal Engineer with a passion for Artificial Intelligence, scalable architecture, and responsible AI practices? We're building our talent network for experienced technology leaders who can drive AI innovation while establishing strong governance, risk, and compliance frameworks across enterprise environments.
This is an opportunity to shape AI strategy, influence engineering excellence, and lead the development of trustworthy, secure, and scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Drive enterprise AI architecture and technical strategy Lead the design and delivery of AI\/ML-powered solutions Establish and enforce AI governance frameworks, policies, and best practices Ensure compliance with AI risk, ethics, security, and regulatory requirements Mentor engineering teams and promote technical excellence Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align AI initiatives with business objectives Define standards for model lifecycle management, monitoring, and operationalization Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption strategies Job Experience and Skills Required: Proven experience in a Principal Engineer, Engineering Lead, or Architect role Strong background in AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI technologies Experience developing and deploying enterprise-scale AI solutions Knowledge of AI Governance, Responsible AI, model risk management, and compliance frameworks Expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Proficiency in Python and modern software engineering practices Experience with MLOps, data governance, and AI security principles Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities Excellent communication and strategic decision-making skills This is an opportunity to join our talent pool and be considered for future opportunities with leading organisations across South Africa. Apply now! Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile or to view all our Jobs in Information Technology. One of the best Developer Recruitment Agencies in Cape Town. Let us assist you with your IT careers. For Further C# Developer jobs, C++ Developer jobs, Java Developer jobs, .Net Developer careers, Angular Developer and Full stack developer jobs. I also specialize in recruiting in the following: Manual and Automation Testers, Business Analysts, Software Developers, AI Engineers, and Data Scientists. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions.