Senior Principal, AI ML Engineering

WE ARE 3PILLAR GLOBAL  At 3Pillar, culture is more than a buzzword. The power of culture, teamwork, and open collaboration drives our commitment to building breakthrough software solutions that power digital businesses. Our passion for software development has gained us recognition in some of the industry’s most innovative spaces, including a spot on the Inc. 5000 list ten years in a row, a three time winner of the Washington Post Top Workplaces Award, and notable features in Forbes, Fortune, and the Washington Business Journal. We are an innovative software development partner whose solutions drive rapid revenue, market share, customer growth and employee efficiency for industry leaders in Media and Publishing, Information Services, Banking and Financial Services, Insurance and Healthcare. Our key differentiator is our Product Mindset. Our development teams focus on building for outcomes and all of our team members around the globe are trained on the Product Mindset’s core values – Minimize Time to Value, Solve For Need, and Excel at Change. Our business-minded approach to agile development ensures that we align to client goals from the earliest conceptual stages through launch and beyond.
WHAT WE BELIEVE At 3Pillar, our core values – Intrinsic Dignity, Outsized Impact, Open Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement – drive our commitment to providing best-in-class software development services to high-growth businesses across the globe. We’ve spent more than fifteen years building innovative software solutions. Our executive team has always held our values to the highest standard which has led to active participation on the Forbes Tech Council, a winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and a spot on the Washington Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business list.

OVERVIEW

• The Principal AI/ML Research Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for driving pioneering research in advanced AI and machine learning methodologies.
• Focused on strategic areas such as Digital Twins, agent orchestration, and ontology-driven data modeling, this role ensures that breakthrough research is rapidly transformed into scalable, client-ready accelerators.
• In addition to deep technical contributions, the scientist plays an integral role in sales engagements and external thought leadership, helping to communicate and demonstrate the value of 3Pillar Global’s innovations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advanced Research & Development:
• Lead end-to-end research projects from conceptualization to prototype development, focusing on high-impact areas including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), self-improving AI models, and domain-specific accelerators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, architecture, and delivery) to ensure that research findings are effectively transitioned into production-ready solutions.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep 3Pillar at the forefront of AI/ML innovation.


• Sales Enablement & Client Engagement:
• Active Participation in Sales Calls: Serve as a technical subject matter expert on sales calls, clearly articulating the business value and technical details of advanced AI/ML solutions to potential clients.
• Creating Sales Decks: Develop compelling, data-driven sales presentations and technical collateral that highlight research breakthroughs, innovative methodologies, and demonstrable client outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, business-oriented narratives.


• External Representation & Thought Leadership:
• Represent 3Pillar Global at industry conferences, webinars, and panel discussions, delivering presentations that showcase our pioneering work in AI/ML.
• Publish research findings and white papers in industry journals and on public platforms to enhance the company’s reputation as a leader in AI innovation.
• Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, research organizations, and technology partners to foster collaboration and drive future innovation initiatives.


• Mentorship & Collaboration:
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture within the innovation team.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to refine research approaches and ensure alignment with business priorities and client needs.


• Project & Stakeholder Management:Manage multiple research projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding the progress and impact of research initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. o