Principal AI/ML Engineer

15+ Years Experience

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Principal AI/ML Engineer to set the technical vision and
standards for Artificial Intelligence across the enterprise. The ideal candidate
is a recognized expert in architecting and scaling Machine Learning and
Generative AI platforms, combining deep technical mastery with strategic
influence. You will define architecture and direction for AI initiatives
spanning LLMs, Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), MLOps/LLMOps
platforms, Intelligent Automation, and enterprise-scale AI solutions.

As the senior-most individual contributor, you will drive the AI technical
strategy, establish organization-wide standards and governance, lead the most
complex programs, and act as a trusted advisor to senior engineering and
business leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Define the technical vision, architecture, standards, and multi-year roadmap
for enterprise AI and Generative AI platforms.
* Architect the most complex, large-scale ML and LLM systems, setting the
direction others build on.




* Establish organization-wide best practices for RAG, Agentic AI, model
selection, evaluation, and safety.
* Own the strategy and architecture for the enterprise MLOps/LLMOps platform,
enabling scalable, reliable AI delivery.
* Set and govern responsible-AI, security, guardrail, and regulatory-compliance
standards across all AI work.
* Drive build-vs-buy and platform strategy; lead evaluation and selection of
models, vendors, and core tooling.
* Lead the most complex, high-risk cross-functional programs from vision
through production.
* Serve as a technical authority and mentor across the AI organization, growing
senior and staff engineers.
* Partner with senior business and technology leadership to shape AI strategy,
prioritize investments, and quantify enterprise impact.
* Represent the AI function in architecture-governance forums and establish
reusable platforms and accelerators across the enterprise.
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📌 Principal AI-ML Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Fortive
📍 Bengaluru