Principal AI Engineer

A&O Shearman seeks a Principal AI Engineer to lead AI and ML initiatives in London. The role involves managing technical strategy, architecture, and deployment of AI solutions, and leading a team of IT professionals while coordinating with external service providers. Responsibilities include developing scalable AI models, ensuring optimum performance, and integrating AI into existing systems, all while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in machine learning, programming languages like Python or R, and knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS. The role requires excellent leadership skills, stakeholder engagement, and a solid understanding of current IT and data market trends. This senior position emphasizes collaborative leadership, strategic planning, and the continuous improvement of AI capabilities across the firm.