Principal Engineer, AI Native Quality & Safety,

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Engineer, AI Native Quality & Safety based in the United States. The Principal Engineer, AI Native Quality & Safety will define and lead the engineering strategy for quality, reliability, and safety in AI-native software delivery. This hands-on technical leadership role focuses on building systems that allow AI agents to operate with greater autonomy while maintaining strong safeguards and minimizing production risk. You will design layered safety controls, automated verification frameworks, and delivery mechanisms that make secure, high-quality outcomes the default. Working across engineering, platform, information security, site reliability, and compliance teams, you will address complex challenges involving AI agents, infrastructure, and production systems. The role combines architectural leadership, original problem-solving, and practical implementation to improve engineering velocity without compromising system integrity. You will also mentor senior engineers, influence technical direction across product domains, and establish durable practices that enable teams to scale responsibly.