Principal AI Engineer
C3 Technology Advisors
Byron Center, MI · Posted November 2, 2026
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This listing does not state pay. Across 25 open principal ai engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $190,000 to $245,500 and the median is $216,500.
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Among computer and information research scientists, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for computer and information research scientists: 34% (high).
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About the job
...repeatable workflows, and measurable business outcomes across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Finance. We do not need someone who... ...; we need a hands-on contributor who can identify where AI creates real value, build or guide early solutions, choose the...