Principal AI Engineer - AI Creator

DataCamp is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the development of an AI Creator system that delivers real-time, adaptive learning experiences. This role involves building and evolving the core AI tutoring system, including prompt architectures, agentic workflows, and real-time adaptive behaviors. The position is open in Belgium, Dubai, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable, maintainable software that integrates AI capabilities with platform systems, content pipelines, and user experience components. The role also involves collaborating cross-functionally with educators, content creators, and product teams to translate pedagogical goals into technical solutions. Additionally, the Principal AI Engineer will prototype and productionize novel model interactions, leveraging emerging research and capabilities to advance the tutor’s intelligence.

Candidates should have at least one year of experience building complex LLM-based systems, with strong prompt engineering intuition and experience designing agentic workflows. A solid foundation in software engineering, architectural thinking, and fluency in Python is essential. The role also requires the ability to design meaningful evaluation methods, including custom metrics and frameworks when off-the-shelf options fall short.

DataCamp offers a competitive salary with attractive benefits, including flexible working hours, a yearly learning budget for conferences and training, and international company retreats. Employees also receive equipment refreshment allowances to support their work needs.

Joining DataCamp means becoming part of a dynamic, creative, and international start-up. The company values data-driven decision-making, action, transparency, ownership, and customer focus. Employees are encouraged to embrace change and ambiguity, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in small, high-ownership teams.