Principal AI Engineer - Java

Compensation: Anticipated pay range for this role: $170,000–$200,000 per year. Where you land within the range depends on validated experience and the depth of the stack match. Other compensation: No additional bonuses, commissions, tips, or piece-rate compensation are anticipated for this role beyond the pay range above, unless specifically noted in the description. Any additional compensation would be described in your written offer letter. New York City and Westchester applicants: If this role is or may be performed in New York City, Westchester County, or Ithaca, additional local pay-disclosure ordinances apply. The pay range shown above is intended to comply with those ordinances as well. This posting is intended to comply with the pay transparency disclosure requirements of the state(s) listed above — N.Y. Lab. Law § 194-b. If any information here appears inconsistent with the description below, this disclosure block controls — it is the authoritative statement of pay and benefits for this posting. About Technology At ApTaskTechnology roles at ApTask cover the software, cloud, data, security, and platform-engineering functions that power Fortune 500 digital operations. Our recruiters specialize in high-signal technical calibration — every candidate is validated against the specific stack, framework versions, and deployment context the client runs, not a keyword match. Our largest engagements sit inside AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, and modern data-mesh estates. Because we route through Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday VNDLY, and Coupa VMS, technology contractors placed through ApTask carry MBE diversity spend against the client's supplier program while remaining W-2 with full benefits under our payroll.

Verified Profile: Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster. Recruiter Calibration CallWithin one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.

Client Interview: If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.

Offer + Onboarding: On acceptance, you're hired directly by the client and join their payroll and benefits. Your recruiter stays your point of contact through onboarding.