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Principal Engineer
Queens UniversityBelfast, Northern Ireland🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 6 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This Principal Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI/ML projects at the intersection of technology and vital sectors like digital health and agri-food, fostering significant professional growth and impact. If you possess a strong technical background, a passion for innovation, and thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments, you'll find this hybrid position incredibly rewarding. Apply today to shape the future of research and development with Queens University!
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Leader
Job Description
About the job: The Principal Engineer will lead collaborative development projects with industrial partners exploiting research and innovation from Momentum One Zero, with particular emphasis on modern ML/AI engineering techniques. Application areas currently include digital health, agri-food and related areas. About the person: Essential requirements: 2:1 Honours Degree, or equivalent, in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EEE), Computer Science (CS) or related discipline OR 2.1 degree in a healthcare related domain AND postgraduate qualification in EEE or CS. Strong track record of the design and delivery of high-quality outputs such as demonstrators, prototypes, technical reports, design specifications and project deliverables which have successfully passed formal quality review procedures within a relevant R&D environment. Excellent software development skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, Java etc. and related toolsets, including the use of AI to support the software development lifecycle. Practical experience of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning methodologies (eg Transformers, Convolutional Neural Networks) and tools such as Pytorch, Tensorflow, JAX, and of AI-assisted software development. Exceptional ability to influence without authority and guide cross-functional technical initiatives across multi-disciplinary teams. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, interpret changing requirements, and convert them into effective plans and solutions. A consummate team player and technical leader who is open-minded and is prepared to work closely with other members of a large multidisciplinary research and development team. This includes engagement with both university-based researchers and industry-based engineers and managers. Strong presentation skills and ability to prepare clear and concise presentation materials. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.
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Skills
Machine Learning
C++
Java
PyTorch
Python
TensorFlow
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