Principal Engineer - AI Platform

Mendix is the leading low-code application development platform. The Mendix Platform uses visual modeling to abstract long-form coding out of application development. Our customers use Mendix to create and deploy better software for the enterprise, faster. Mendix enables collaboration between business users and developers to work together throughout the development process.

Our group, distributed across Munich, DE and Rotterdam, NL, is responsible for driving innovation within Mendix, as we work on cutting-edge technologies to democratize Generative AI solutions as part of our global R&D organization.

Our team in Munich develops innovative solutions so our customers can create smarter applications to leverage generative AI with a great developer and end-user experience. You can find most of our components in the Mendix marketplace, they are showcased in this app and can be used through Mendix Cloud GenAI Resource Packs.

You'll help drive digital innovation by:

• Building something new upon an existing foundation, moving as fast as the GenAI space is progressing
• Working with early adopter customers to create a portfolio of GenAI modules and applications our customers really need
• Working on a platform with a lasting impact and strategic value. Thousands of developers and millions of end users across the globe rely on your work and each commit can make a lot of impact
• Being thorough, we like to get to the bottom of things; clear answers are more important than deadlines

You're the innovator we need if:

• You are excited to innovate together with customers, for customers
• You have 10+ years experience building platforms, frameworks & applications
• You have a proven technical track record and are able to demonstrate that
• You are willing to learn & become fluent in Mendix development or have existing Mendix skills
• You have an eye for product design & want to get the details right
• You want to dive deep into the domain of generative AI & understand it
• You feel responsible for the quality of your work and the impact it has on customers
• You have experience in Agile software development. You're able to adapt to change and are open-minded
• You want to become part of a work environment in which your ideas are valued
• You enjoy meeting your colleagues several times per week in a modern office in Rotterdam

Bonus:

• Background in the domain of (generative) AI, either through your education, your work experience in the area of software development, or your personal projects

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary with regular reviews and opportunities for advancement
• 30 days PTO
• Hybrid work environment and flexible working hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance
• Career development training and opportunities with a dedicated training budget for professional development
• 10% time: Spend 2 days per month on hacking on a new feature, learning a new technology or taking a course of your choice