Job Information
Principal Financial Group Software Engineer, GenAI Enablement in Minneapolis, Minnesota
What You'll Do
We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our GenAI Enablement team focusing on GenAI solutions. You'll work alongside our AI Engineers to build and modernize our AI-powered technology solutions. You'll join our community of over 4,000 engineers to help build innovative applications that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance our customer experience.
You'll be responsible for:
Develop high-quality applications that integrate with our GenAI capabilities
Collaborate with AI Engineers in an Agile environment to implement AI solutions that drive business value
Work on CI/CD pipelines that connect data and LLM services
Participate in design and implementation of scalable AI-powered applications
Contribute to technical problem-solving and standards around AI implementation
Experiment with new tools and practices in the rapidly evolving AI space
Continuously improve both yourself and the AI systems you are working on
As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!
Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.
Who You Are
Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalent experience
2+ years of professional software engineering experience
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Strong interest and desire to learn AI/ML technologies and their applications
Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out:
Experience with LLM operations and AI application deployment
Development practices including TDD, CI, and pair programming
DevOps experience
Understanding of AI/ML frameworks and their implementation
Experience with data profiling and visualization techniques
Key Technologies:
AWS (including AWS Bedrock, AWS Q Business)
Python, TypeScript
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Cloud-native applications
Vectorized Databases (Neptune, Neo4j)
Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$67500 - $121200 / year
Time Off Program
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible
Yes
Additional Information
Hours
This role will partner with our global teams and has an expectation for flexibility in your work schedule to have a frequent start time around 8am CST.
Work Environments
This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.
Our Engineering Culture
Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we’ve fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs.
Collaboration is embedded into everything we do – from the products we develop to the quality service we provide. We’re driven by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is critical to creating the best products and experiences for our customers.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant Workers (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants)
Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Experience Principal
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers) to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.
Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Original Posting Date
3/7/2025
Most Recently Posted Date
3/7/2025
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