Principal Agentic Engineer
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
Principal Agentic Engineer
Remote GMT-1 to GMT4
Who Are We
We are an AI-native software consulting and product development company that helps organizations identify where artificial intelligence can create real business value validate it through practical implementation and scale successful solutions across the organization. Our approach combines strategy architecture engineering and delivery within the same senior-level teams. By leveraging purpose-built AI tooling and modern engineering practices we help clients move from ideas to production faster and more effectively than traditional consulting models.
What Do We Do
We design and build intelligent software systems that solve complex business challenges. Our work spans AI-powered applications internal developer platforms data-intensive systems automation solutions cloud-native architectures and next-generation digital products. We partner directly with clients to transform ambiguity into scalable production-ready solutions.
Why Do We Do It
Many organizations understand the potential of AI but struggle to convert experimentation into measurable outcomes. Our mission is to bridge that gap by helping companies discover where AI creates genuine value prove its impact through working solutions and successfully scale adoption across teams and business units. We believe technology should solve problems create leverage and generate tangible results.
How Do We Work
We operate with a full ownership mindset. Our engineers are involved throughout the entire product lifecycle:
Analyze → Design → Build → Release → Operate
Rather than working from predefined tickets we partner with clients product leaders and designers to understand problems evaluate trade-offs make architectural decisions and deliver solutions that work in the real world.
We value:
Systems thinking
Pragmatic engineering
Clear communication
Fast iteration cycles
AI-enhanced development
High ownership and accountability
Who Works Here
You will join a team of highly experienced engineers architects and technical leaders who thrive in fast-moving environments.
We hire people who:
Take ownership
Communicate clearly
Enjoy solving complex problems
Think beyond individual tasks
Care deeply about delivering outcomes
Our culture rewards initiative curiosity and impact rather than hierarchy.
Why Is There a Vacancy
As demand for AI-enabled software solutions continues to grow we are expanding our engineering organization to support new client engagements and strategic product initiatives. We are looking for a Principal Agentic Engineer who can lead complex technical initiatives influence architecture decisions and help shape how AI-native engineering is practiced across the company.
Who Are We Looking For
We are seeking a highly experienced software engineer with strong architectural expertise exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to transform complex requirements into scalable software solutions. You should be comfortable operating in environments with high levels of autonomy making technical decisions and collaborating directly with stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership systems thinking and solving challenging engineering problems from first principles.
What Professional Skills Are Important
Software Engineering & Architecture
Extensive experience designing and delivering large-scale software systems
Strong expertise with:
TypeScript
React /
PostgreSQL
Python
Additional experience or other modern ecosystems is a plus
Distributed Systems & Data
Event-driven architectures
API design
Data modeling and schema design
Caching strategies
Scalability and performance optimization
Distributed systems concepts
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS Azure or GCP
Docker
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
CI/CD pipelines
GitHub Actions
Experience with Cloudflare technologies is highly valued:
Workers
Durable Objects
KV
R2
Modern Data Platforms
PostgreSQL
Redis
Kafka
ClickHouse
Airflow
Temporal
Engineering Leadership
Architecture design
Technical documentation
Design specifications
Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
Stakeholder communication
Building internal frameworks and reusable engineering platforms
AI-Native Development
Practical experience leveraging AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle
Strong interest in agentic systems automation and AI-powered engineering workflows
What Will You Do
As a Principal Agentic Engineer you will:
Own projects from concept through production
Design and implement scalable services APIs data pipelines and user-facing applications
Evaluate technical trade-offs and make architecture decisions
Build reliable observable and high-performance systems
Work directly with clients to clarify requirements and validate solutions
Collaborate closely with product and design teams
Create technical documentation and architecture artifacts
Contribute to internal engineering frameworks and best practices
Leverage AI tooling to accelerate delivery and improve engineering effectiveness
Help define the future of AI-native software development within the organization
What Do We Offer
Compensation
Competitive salary
Performance-based bonus
Equity opportunities where applicable
Flexibility
Fully remote environment
Work from anywhere within GMT-1 to GMT4
Occasional company and client-related travel
Tools & Resources
High-end equipment
Extensive AI tooling access
Learning and development budget
Growth Opportunities
Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies
Opportunity to influence company-wide engineering practices
Clear progression into technical leadership and organizational impact
Time Off
Up to 22 days of paid leave
Public holidays according to your location
Engineering Culture
High autonomy
Low bureaucracy
Minimal unnecessary meetings
Strong engineering standards
Freedom to choose the right technologies and tools
Hiring Process
Step 1: Introductory Conversation (30 minutes)
Step 2: Technical Discussion (45 minutes)
Step 3: System Design Challenge (60–90 minutes)
Step 4: Offer
No LeetCode exercises. No algorithm trivia. No unnecessary interview stages. We focus on real engineering challenges practical decision-making and your ability to build impactful software.