Principal Engineer

At BenevolentAI, we are revolutionizing drug discovery by combining artificial intelligence (AI) with human expertise. Our computational R&D platform and in-house drug programmes enable us to develop more effective medicines. We're seeking a talented and versatile Principal Engineer to join our Product and Technology organization in London.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in high-impact projects, setting technical direction and working on initial design, development, or accelerating team delivery. This key individual contributor role involves close collaboration with our VP of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading technical solution designs across various projects
• Adapting to multiple roles, from software development to cloud engineering and systems design
• Mentoring team members and providing technical guidance
• Implementing projects independently when required
• Collaborating with senior architects to design an integrated end-to-end platform
• Promoting and implementing engineering best practices
• Facilitating cross-team collaboration and progress

We're looking for candidates with:

• 8+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years as a staff engineer
• Extensive experience in big data ETL pipeline design using cloud architectures (AWS, GCP)
• Ability to transform product requirements into technical roadmaps
• Strong mentoring skills and experience guiding junior team members
• Analytical skills to evaluate and select optimal technical solutions
• Excellent communication skills, able to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Join our diverse team of professionals in London and help us make a meaningful impact on healthcare through innovation and collaboration. If you're passionate about using your technical expertise to revolutionize drug discovery, we want to hear from you!