Principal AI Engineer
ApTask
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New York, NY · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
... Principal AI Engineer – Agentic AI / LLM Location: New York City, NY Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite per Week Employment Type: Full-Time Work Hours: Must overlap with EST Experience: 8–14 Years (10+ Years Preferred) Visa: H-1B Transfer Candidates...